This classical painting features a woman with auburn hair pinned up, wearing a draped, rose-coloured gown. She is reclining gracefully upon a bench that is partially draped with a large tiger skin rug. In her hand, she holds an ornate peacock feather fan, which she keeps partially closed. Her posture is relaxed and contemplative, with her gaze directed downward.
She is seated outdoors on a marble structure shaped like a classical lion's paw at the base. To her left, vibrant red poppies and green foliage rise from the ground. In the background, a tranquil blue sea stretches toward a faint, misty coastline under a pale, soft sky. The composition has a balanced, romantic aesthetic, characteristic of 19th-century academic art.
The colour palette is dominated by the soft pink of the woman's dress, which contrasts with the warm, tawny orange and black stripes of the tiger pelt. The peacock feathers introduce iridescent teals and golds, while the deep blues of the distant ocean provide a cool, soothing backdrop. The lighting is diffused and gentle, suggesting a quiet, sunlit afternoon, which enhances the serene and opulent mood of the scene.