Portrait of a Lady

Black and white portrait painting of a woman with dark hair curled at the sides, wearing a dark dress with a white neckline and a thin necklace. She holds a book in her lap with both hands. A fur shawl or coat with white fur and black spots is draped over her left shoulder and arm. She sits on a dark-colored couch or chair with a velvet texture. The background is a plain wall with lighter shades. The frame is thin and dark.