The image shows two individuals. One person is seated and reading a newspaper, while the other is kneeling and polishing the seated person's shoes. The seated figure is depicted from the knees up, with a high backrest chair. The person is hunched over the newspaper, with a visible mustache and wearing a hat with a feather, a jacket, and loose pants. The kneeling person, viewed from the back, is wearing a jacket and trousers while shining shoes. The background shows a textured wall and wooden floor. The artwork includes detailed cross-hatching for shading.