Ethereal Reflection Under Orange Umbrella

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A highly detailed, ethereal oil painting of a woman in profile from the shoulders up, her head slightly bowed, with her eyes closed in a moment of introspection, sheltering under a vibrant, deep orange umbrella. Her dark, wet hair is matted and textured, with strands clinging to her bare shoulders and the side of her face. The woman's skin is pale and luminous, with soft blushes of color on her cheeks and eyelids. Her features are delicate, with a small nose and full, slightly parted lips, revealing a pale pink tongue. Both the woman and the umbrella are surrounded by numerous, glistening raindrops, some appearing as clear or blue-tinted droplets, while others are elongated streaks indicating motion. The raindrops subtly reflect the light, adding to the painting's ethereal quality. From the left of the image, the woman is half-visible and appears to be reflecting outwards toward the right, as if a faint, almost transparent ghost is appearing behind her. The background is a soft, textured beige or golden-ochre color, giving the impression of an abstract, slightly rough wall or surface, further enhancing the focus on the figure and the rain. The lower right corner features a distinct signature, possibly "Richards Bwoff"