A dynamic interplay of pencil and crayon marks conjures a figure that seems to emerge from and dissolve back into the page, characteristic of de Kooning's restless, gestural approach. The "tattooed lady" is rendered with fluid, overlapping lines that suggest the female form while simultaneously fragmenting and abstracting it. Rich crayon strokes weave through the pencil work, creating a layered surface that pulses with raw energy and sensuality.