Created on 2024-01-25

The image shows an individual seated on a wooden chair, with their right hand resting on an open book, appearing to be in the act of reading. The person is dressed in a traditional dark navy blue outfit with a collared white blouse featuring ruffled lace at the wrist cuffs. They have their hair styled up, with visible braids. On the table beside the individual, there are additional closed books, suggesting a studious or scholarly setting. The background is relatively plain and in warm tones, which foregrounds the figure and the activity of reading.

Created on 2024-03-29

The image depicts an elderly woman sitting at a desk, intently reading a book. She is wearing a ruffled collar and a traditional style of dress, suggesting she is from a previous era. The woman has a focused, scholarly expression on her face as she appears absorbed in the contents of the book before her. The background is relatively plain, keeping the viewer's attention focused on the woman and her scholarly activity. Overall, the painting conveys a sense of thoughtful contemplation and the pursuit of knowledge by this older female figure.