Waist-up portrait of a gorgeous woman with long raven-black hair styled in enormous soft waves, wearing an extravagant crimson velvet gown with a sculpted neckline, layered lace collar, gold filigree embroidery, sheer black sleeves, pearl chains, and an ornate ruby choker. A delicate black veil falls from one side of her elaborate gold hairpiece, framing one eye. She holds a single red rose near her lips, calm mysterious expression, deep burgundy and warm ivory palette, rich oil-paint texture, thick velvet brushwork, luminous skin, dramatic chiaroscuro.