The setting, The scene is set in a dimly lit room or hall. The female figure is seated and occupies the central, left portion of the painting. The background structures, On the left side, the woman rests her back against a smooth, off-white vertical wall or column. Behind and to the right of the figure is a wall made of horizontal wooden planks in warm shades of brown and sienna. The posture, A brunette woman is portrayed seated, her body oriented three-quarters to the right. Her head is tilted toward her right shoulder, her gaze cast downward in a reflective or melancholic expression. The face and hair, Her facial features are defined by sharp contrasts of light and shadow. She has dark eyebrows, half-closed eyes, and full lips. Her black hair is gathered loosely at the nape of her neck, revealing a large gold hoop earring. The arms and hands, The right arm hangs at her side. The left arm is bent upward, Her hand, covered in a shiny black glove, grips the stem of a large goblet partially filled with red wine. Clothing, The woman wears a short, tight black slip dress with thin straps. The part of the slip covering her breasts is made of transparent tulle, revealing erect, swollen nipples. Her legs are bent and raised, she wears sheer black stockings that end above the knee with a dark lace ruffle, (hold-ups), exposing a portion of skin on her left thigh. Lighting, A strong light source comes from the top left, illuminating the white wall, her shoulder, her décolleté, and the left side of the woman's face. The light creates vivid reflections on the gold earring, the glass of the goblet, and the curve of her thigh. The transitions between the areas of light and the deep shadows are sharp, lending a strong sense of dynamism and intimacy to the scene.