The image is a portrait of a young woman's head, painted in a round, oval-shaped frame. The woman appears to be in her late twenties or early thirties, with short, dark hair styled in a wreath-like manner. She has a serious expression on her face, with her eyes looking off to the side and her lips slightly parted. She is wearing a white dress with a red collar and a white shawl draped over her shoulders. The background is a pale yellowish-brown color, and the painting is done in a realistic style with loose brushstrokes. The overall mood of the image is somber and contemplative.