The illustration shows two men engaged in conversation. The man on the left is in profile, facing right, with crossed arms and a bemused expression. He has a prominent nose and is wearing a pointed hat with a tassel and a collared shirt. The man on the right is also in profile, facing the first man, with a slightly open mouth. He is wearing a round chef's hat and a collared shirt. In the background, there are drawings of kitchen utensils hanging on the wall.