A hawthorn seller with a basket on her arm turns toward the viewer in the presence of three cloaked figures. In the back, a group of people and a dog complete this everyday market scene.

This is one of a series of tapestry cartoons (P779-P784) intended for the rooms of the Prince and Princess of Asturias at the El Pardo Palace. Its narrow format indicates it was designed for use beside a door, or a pier between windows.

Here, Goya plays with portrayals of different types of women. Along with the lady (The Soldier and the Lady, P781), he here presents a maja who flirts with the men.