The image shows two individuals. The person on the left is seated with their knees drawn up, resting their elbow on their knee and their chin on their hand, gazing slightly downward. They have straight hair pulled back from their face, revealing a pointed chin and narrow features. The left person is wearing a dress with a prominent, white Peter Pan collar. Next to them, the person on the right is seated at a table, leaning forward, holding a telephone receiver to their ear with one hand while writing with a pencil in the other. Their hair is combed back, revealing a high forehead. This person is wearing a suit jacket over a collared shirt. On the desk in front of them is an open book or magazine with text and illustrations, and a closed book nearby. Between the two people is a lamp with a glass enclosure and a burning candle inside, providing light. The background consists of a textured wall.