Mrs. David Cadwallader Colden

The portrait depicts a woman with dark hair styled in an updo. Her hair is dark brown and pulled up, with some loose strands framing her face. The woman's attire consists of a dark red or burgundy dress with a draped bodice and a green shawl or cloak draped over her shoulders. The shawl appears to be made of a lighter material and has a V-shaped neckline. The background of the painting is a dark reddish-brown color. The overall composition is oval-shaped. The woman is positioned facing slightly to the left of the viewer.