Portrait of a Lady

Black and white oval portrait. A woman with dark, curly, shoulder-length hair is looking to her right. Her right arm is straight, with the forearm resting on a surface. Her left arm is bent at the elbow and tucked against her body. She wears a dark dress with a low boatneck and short sleeves. The dress has a shiny fabric on the bodice. The woman wears a light-colored shawl with a patterned edge. The background of the portrait is dark. The oval portrait sits centered on a gray background.