Kaetlyn is portrayed within a wooded setting, her green dress connecting the figure to the surrounding foliage. The small object held in her raised hand gives the pose a quiet point of attention, while the vertical movement of the trees extends the rhythm of the figure.

The painting brings portraiture and landscape into close relation. Light passes across the face, clothing, and background with different intensities, separating the sitter from her surroundings while keeping her within the same atmosphere. The result is an individual portrait shaped by its natural setting.