A dramatic close-up composition set against a deep black background captures a lit cigarette held between elegant fingers. The hand emerges from what appears to be a white lace or ruffled cuff, suggesting period dress or formal attire. Above the hand, crimson-painted lips are partially visible at the top edge of the frame. A thin wisp of smoke curls upward from the cigarette's glowing tip. The intimate framing and chiaroscuro lighting create an atmosphere of mystery and allure that aligns with the work's title "Sultry Ember." The painting's style suggests oils, with careful attention paid to the subtle play of light on skin and the translucent quality of the rising smoke.