caption: The image shows a woman in a black dress and a purple shawl, standing in front of a wall with a curtain draped over it. The painting is titled "Woman in a Black Dress and a Purple Shawl" by Edgar Degas. The woman has a gentle expression on her face, and her hair is pulled back in a neat bun. She is wearing a long, dark dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. The wall behind her is painted a light blue color, and the curtain is a deep, rich purple.