This artwork features two women depicted in a lush, stylized orchard. On the left, a woman sits in a contemplative, weary pose, her chin resting on her hand as she works at an upright tapestry loom. She wears a soft, off-white blouse and a flowing, rust-toned skirt that pools around her. To her right, a second woman stands tall, reaching upward with one hand to pluck an orange from a fruit-laden tree. She is dressed in a long, draped blue gown with a red sash, her long auburn hair cascading down her back.
The composition is framed by the heavy, dark branches of an orange tree, which create a dense, rhythmic backdrop of dark foliage and bright, spherical fruit. The vertical loom on the left serves as a structural counterpoint to the standing figure. The floor of the orchard is dappled with small, scattered fallen fruit and flowers. The artwork is executed in the romantic, decorative style typical of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, characterized by clear outlines, expressive figures, and rich, symbolic detail.
The colour palette is earthy and deep, relying on the contrast between the saturated blue of the standing woman's dress, the muted rust and cream tones of the weaver's clothing, and the vibrant oranges punctuating the dark green and brown foliage. The light is soft and diffused, typical of a late-afternoon glow, emphasizing the melancholic and meditative mood of the scene.