The image is a black and white portrait of an elderly woman. She is wearing a long-sleeved dress with a high collar and a white bonnet on her head. The bonnet is made of a white fabric and is tied in a bow at the front. The woman is sitting with her hands clasped in front of her and is looking directly at the camera with a serious expression on her face. The background is dark and out of focus, making the woman the focal point of the image.