The image shows Lady Catharina Howard, a young girl, in a portrait against a plain, textured background within an oval frame. She is facing forward with her head slightly turned to her left. Lady Catharina Howard has delicate facial features with large, wide-open eyes and a small, rounded nose. Her hair is styled in tight, curly waves framing her face and pulled back with a comb or headpiece. She wears a dress with a striped pattern on the bodice, a decorative brooch, and a light fabric over her shoulders, which could be a shawl or outer garment. She also wears a pearl necklace. The background is simple, focusing on the figure without additional elements or scenery.