This vibrant portrait depicts a hippopotamus wearing what appears to be a green patterned garment against a bright blue background. The hippo's face is rendered in shades of pink and purple, with distinctive small ears and a characteristically wide nose with textured spots. A palm tree silhouette appears in the upper right corner against a sunset-colored stripe. The composition is close-cropped, focusing on the hippo's head and shoulders, giving the subject a dignified, almost regal bearing that plays cleverly with the Portuguese title "besta bonita" (beautiful beast). The color palette is bold and tropical, with the green garment featuring organic swirling patterns in golden tones.