The image shows a detailed sketch of a man sitting and facing towards the viewer while slightly turned to the right. He is holding a drawing or writing instrument in one hand and a sheet of paper or board in the other. The man's facial features, groomed hair, formal attire, and surroundings are depicted with intricate cross-hatching lines. The background is plain with additional cross-hatching for depth or shading. There is an inscription in the top left corner that reads "D.C. Sturges 1929."