The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up, seated and turned towards the right. The person holds a violin, with one hand on the neck and the other holding the bow. The facial expression is concentrated, with detailed features like arched eyebrows and a serious gaze. The person's hair is neatly styled. The attire consists of a formal suit with a bow tie. The background is filled with crosshatched lines, and a music stand with sheet music is visible. The artist's signature and date "D. C. Sturges 1929" are at the top left corner.