The painting depicts a Cuban woman with a cigar. This is the image of a Cuban woman. Cuba is famous for its cigar production and Cuban cigars are very popular. Both men and women smoke cigars. The appearance of women on the streets of Cuba is exotic: a turban usually with a flower on their heads, beads, bracelets and surprisingly long nails. The picture continues along the edges (ends) of the canvas, exposure without a frame is possible.