This artwork is a portrait of a woman, rendered in the distinctive expressive style of Amedeo Modigliani. The subject is shown from the chest up, positioned centrally in a vertical composition. Her face and neck are significantly elongated, a hallmark of the artist's work, with almond-shaped, dark eyes that look slightly to the side. Her dark hair is pulled back, framing her smooth, orange-toned complexion.
She is dressed in a dark garment accented by a prominent, textured white ruffle collar that wraps around her neck and falls over her shoulders. The collar is rendered with soft, painterly brushstrokes. At the center of her collar, a small, circular metallic pin or brooch is visible. The signature "modigliani" is faintly visible in the upper left corner of the composition.
The background is abstract and dimly lit, featuring muted earthy tones of ochre, brown, and hints of olive green. Vertical, shadowed strokes suggest drapery or architectural elements, creating a sense of depth without providing specific environmental detail. The overall mood is contemplative and solemn, typical of early 20th-century figurative modernism. The lighting is soft and diffused, focusing attention primarily on the woman's face and the high-contrast white of her collar.