This Pre-Raphaelite style painting depicts two women in a lush, enclosed orchard setting. On the right, a standing woman with long, flowing reddish hair is reaching upward to pluck a piece of golden fruit from the dense branches of a tree. She wears a simple, long blue dress cinched with a red belt. To her left, a second woman sits on a low bench or wall, her head resting pensively on her hand. She is draped in a textured white bodice and a deep, rust-red skirt that pools around her on the dark ground.
Behind the seated woman stands a tall, ornate tapestry or fabric hanging, which features intricate, muted patterns and figures. The entire scene is framed by the heavy foliage of an orange tree, with clusters of ripe, golden-orange fruit hanging amidst the dark, shadowy leaves. The composition is vertical and intimate, emphasizing a quiet, almost melancholic mood.
The colour palette is rich and earthy, dominated by deep greens, muted browns, and the vibrant, warm contrast of the golden oranges and the women's clothing. The light is diffused, casting soft shadows that enhance the romantic, legendary quality of the piece. The overall style is reminiscent of late nineteenth-century romantic painting, characterized by delicate lines, classical drapery, and a focus on emotive storytelling through posture and subtle facial expressions.