This is an original portrait by John James Audubon of an unknown woman. Mediums used include crayon, charcoal, graphite pencil, and ink. The image shows a middle-aged woman in a left facing position (viewer's left) with hair pinned-up in a bun and held in place with three combs. Three ringlets of hair on either side of forehead. She wears a high pleated collar with lace trim and locket or brooch at throat. Portrait is surrounded by charcoal background.