The Letter (Reflexion, ou la lettre)

Norbert Goeneutte

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman from the waist up, seated in a slightly reclined position facing right. Her head is turned toward the viewer, holding a pencil to her chin. She has delicate facial features with a composed expression, neat hair partially covered by an elaborate hat, and wears a high-collared, long-sleeved dress with a voluminous skirt. She sits at a desk with papers. There is no visible jewelry. The background is plain, highlighting the woman as the central subject.