The Steps

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a woman descending a staircase. She is positioned sideways, facing left, with her right hand resting on the stair's railing. Her head is slightly turned downwards, and she has dark hair styled in a bun. She is wearing a long, flowing dress with a pattern that blends into the environmental tones. The staircase is surrounded by lush foliage, indicating a garden setting. Shadows of leaves fall on the stairs, suggesting sunlight filtering through trees. The background is filled with dense plant life, with leaves and branches framing the scene.