About this artwork

An expressive oil painting style portrait capturing a woman draped in a dark hooded shawl. She holds a reddish-brown folded fan in her gloved right hand, while her left hand rests near her chest, adorned with white ruffled cuffs and a delicate hanging chain. The muted background contrasts with her pale face, dark hair, and the subtle play of light on her dark attire, creating a somber and elegant mood.