The image shows two individuals in the foreground. The woman on the left is holding an open straight razor and gesturing with her other hand. She has a round face with large eyes and an expression of surprise or disbelief. Her hair is covered by a bonnet tied under her chin, and she is wearing a dark shawl or cloak. The man next to her is slightly turned to the side, with a worried expression on his elongated face and wide, staring eyes. He wears a top hat, a dark suit with a high-collared shirt, and holds a small bag in front of him. Behind them, there are partially visible figures wearing top hats, and a sign that reads "LOTERIE PHILANTROPIQUE" can be seen. The background consists of lines and shading, suggesting a textured surface with no distinct features, contributing to the vintage or illustrative style of the artwork.