A striking portrait set against a dark background, featuring a figure wearing a high-necked turquoise garment. Wisps of cream-colored smoke or clouds drift across the composition, creating an ethereal veil effect. The figure appears in a state of serenity or meditation, with closed eyes and peaceful expression. Their dark hair contrasts sharply with their warm-toned skin. The smoke elements appear to both obscure and enhance the subject, living up to the "evanescent" quality suggested by the title. The color palette is limited but impactful, primarily utilizing turquoise, black, cream, and warm orange tones. The composition is intimate, focusing closely on the subject's face and upper body in a three-quarter view.