Amedeo Modigliani's 1919 oil on canvas painting presents a surface where visible brushstrokes subtly build the forms and background. The paint is applied with an even, soft quality, creating a smooth yet palpable texture across the canvas, particularly in the muted green-grey backdrop and the contrasting reddish vertical stripe. The artist's characteristic elongation is evident in the woman's figure, whose simplified features and long neck are rendered with a distinctive grace. Her black hat and dress are depicted with similar understated elegance. This tactile quality of the paint surface contributes to the work's serene and contemplative mood