The woman is taking a break from her busy schedule and perhaps reflecting on a past event that needs to be resolved. It is often during these calm, meditative moments that we are enlightened to a new way of seeing things.

The brightly colored wall with angular shapes are contrasted with the casual setting of the furniture and elegantly composed model. The cast light on the foreground dark metal chair creates a dramatic effect and serves to tie the composition together with its warm golden tone that echo the intense ochre of the wall. The details in this painting are among Yi-Ping's finest efforts. The textures of the woman's hat, shawl and bag are masterfully rendered. The wrought iron table and chairs are treated with the same attention to detail.