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When Márffy painted this portrait, he was the leader of KUT, a group of artists which considered itself the follower of the Eights. Painted in the early 1930s, the bright colours of the picture prove Márffy's delicate brushwork and brilliant technique.
"Woman with Lace Kerchief", which was painted in the 1930s, is a well-known work of his which was often copied. "Female Portrait", which was painted at the same time, can be linked to it. Here the woman does not have the same mystic appearance or that of living a high life as in "Woman with Lace Kerchief", colours do not catch the eye and there is no veil which would make the face mystic. The model of the portrait is more of an everyday character, she has a simple hair style and an elegant dress. The face is surrounded by black hair. The look of the eyes are suggestive of mischief. The full red lips indicate sensuality. The portrait shows a young woman radiating natural beauty.
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