The image shows the head of a roe deer with its mouth open and teeth exposed. The deer has small antlers with two points each, large ears, and detailed fur around its face. The background is a textured surface with text printed above and below the illustration. The top text reads "L'ARTISTE," while the bottom text includes "CHEVREUIL," the artist's name "Eau-forte de Karl Bodmer," and the printer's name "Imp. A. Porcabeuf." The artwork is done in a classic etching style with a monochromatic color scheme on beige or cream-colored paper.