In this melancholy image, Gerda stands alone in the snow beside a river, clasping a single rose in her hands. The white of the snow is at odds with the sorrowful red of her cheeks as sorrowful tears stream down her face. Even the fox curling up beside her looks sad. To convey this wintry sadness, the river should be colored a dark blue reflecting the grief in Gerda's heart, while the snow should be a crisp white that stands out against it. The rose in her hands should be a deep red, blending into auburn and orange at the tips to add a subtle hint of warmth and life to the picture. To capture the tenderness of the scene, the fox should be a gentle cerulean blue with its tail outlined in a soft lavender.