I like this studio portrait because her hair is in contrast with the background. Also her pose is every dramatic by the position of her body and her hair. Lighting is direct
There is in every true woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles up, and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity. ~Washington Irving, The Sketch Book, 1820
Photograph by Richard Avedon. Model is Jean Shrimpton. Evening dress by Cardin. Paris Studio, January More about Richard Avedon here: Wikipedia: Richard Avedon