The depiction shows a young woman in rural costume with a yellow headgear and red skirt, who is lingering at a brick well with a wooden bucket. The motif is embedded in an atmospheric garden landscape with a hint of a fence and a wooded background. The special feature of this object lies in the selective accentuation by tiny, dark blue iron and glass beads, which, among other things, three-dimensionally highlight the fence and details on the fountain and give the image a subtle depth. The square picture field is framed by a three-row border made of black and gold-colored glass beads, which are arranged in a geometric diamond pattern. The precise craftsmanship of the embroidery and the combination with pearl appliqués make this piece a charming example of private bourgeois decorative ar.
