There is a person standing in front of a painting, from the back, visible from the head to the knees. The person has medium-length hair, wearing a long-sleeved, striped jacket and patterned pants. They hold a painter's palette and brush, working on a self-portrait on the canvas. The room has various framed pictures and sketches on the walls, creating a studio-like atmosphere. At the top, there is a title, "SCÈNES D'ATELIERS," and below the engraving is text that reads, "Un françaIs peint par lui-même."