The central subject of this Impressionist-style painting is a stylish woman standing on a busy Parisian boulevard. She is captured mid-glance, wearing a dark blue, fitted jacket with gold buttons over a voluminous, ruffled pink skirt. She holds a closed, thin parasol in one hand, which points toward the ground, while wearing a wide-brimmed hat adorned with large, dark pink floral clusters. Her expression is soft and serene as she looks toward the viewer.
The setting is a classic city scene, likely late 19th-century Paris. Behind the woman, the street is bustling with activity, including horse-drawn carriages and silhouettes of other pedestrians strolling along the wide pavement. Tall, dark trees line the avenue, casting a sense of verticality and shadow against the lighter, golden-hued sky visible in the upper background. The composition uses a shallow depth of field, keeping the woman in sharp focus while the background elements appear slightly softened and atmospheric.
The colour palette is dominated by the striking contrast between the woman's dark jacket and her vibrant, rosy-pink skirt. The surrounding environment uses muted, earthy tones of brown, grey, and soft yellow, which ground the scene and help the primary colours of the woman's attire stand out. The brushwork is textured and loose, characteristic of the Impressionist movement, capturing the fleeting movement and light of a busy urban afternoon. A faint signature in the lower-left corner reads 'Jean Béraud'.