It has a quilted cover over its body and leather headgear over the head. Its posture is strong yet gentle and it is standing still with its head leaning towards the female. The focus of the picture is a female body, which is pale and therefore it is in the contrast with the rest of the image. We are not able to see her gaze however we are able to see her the subtle interaction with the animal. Other elements on the photograph, such as high sealing connote Victorian interior and black color scheme connotes the dark side of the nineteenth century. The lightning on the photo is centered and focused to the female model. The rest of the space is dark. Colors used are mainly shades of deep dark blue and black, with exception of her embellishments and candles, which are brighter.
The viewer's eye is led around place where probably first thing seen is female model in the right side of a centre. Her face, breasts and hands are the brightest part of the picture, as the light is focused on her. Later we focus on what she is holding, and what is behind her. There are some parts in the image, which inter-relate. Female attire matches the tapestry as well as the tapestry's pattern matches with horse's cover. Therefore we can assume that she lives in this exact apartment/building and is owner of the horse as well. Female body language indicates power, strength and vulnerability. She looks young, between 20 to 25 years old however, it cannot be told whether she is married or not. At the level of denotation the model wears long sleeveless black gown with the open V-neck, hand jewelry and headband. The formal signifiers show the synergy between the gown, accessories, makeup and haircut. She looks wealthy, powerful, tenacious, good natured, grateful and kind. Her outfit signifies her gender differentiation. Her status is implied by the quality of clothing and jewelry she wears. Affiliation is connoted by the fact that this woman is clearly part of a higher social class.
