A poodle bow becomes the finishing touch in a bright courtyard filled with climbing flowers. Seated on a wooden bench, a woman carefully gathers the black dog's topknot between both hands. Her cherry gingham dress has short puff sleeves, a small front tie and a ruffled hem. White ankle socks and red Mary Janes repeat the playful, carefully chosen details of the outfit.

The poodle stands beside her with a clipped body, rounded ankle cuffs and a fluffy tail. Its raised gaze connects the pair without a posed embrace. Jasmine, terracotta pots and a striped awning soften the lime courtyard walls. Patches of sunlight fall across the worn bricks while the bench and dark curls provide warm, tactile contrast.