A portrait of a young woman in the style of classical oil painting from the Belle Époque era, (1890–1914), influenced by John Singer Sargent, Giovanni Boldini and Valentin Serov. She has turned her head slightly and is looking directly at the viewer with a lively, slightly questioning gaze, as if asking, ‘Does the hat look good on me?’. Her right hand is gracefully raised, her fingers gently curved and touching the brim of the hat. The hat has a wide brim and is lavishly adorned with fine white openwork lace, a large white feather, artificial flowers and a pink satin ribbon. Her wavy hair is gathered into a high, soft updo. She has fair skin with a delicate blush on her cheeks, expressive eyes and full, pink lips. The dress, a deep burgundy colour, is draped off the shoulders, it is painted with broad, impasto brushstrokes, featuring folds and an open neckline. The background is dark, adorned with large flowers. The painting features a rich oil paint texture, pronounced impasto, and is an academic salon portrait characterised by high detail, a masterpiece of the highest quality.