The image shows a caricature of two men facing each other. The man on the left is in profile with a long face, pointed nose, and chin, curly hair under his hat. The man on the right looks ahead with a wide smile, broad face, and curly hair under his hat. Both wear top hats, capes, and wide collars. The man on the right is holding his cape's edge. In the background, faintly sketched figures wearing similar attire are visible, with one man's face partially shown. The setting is a plain background, suggesting a public or street scene. The title "Les Parisiens en 1852" indicates it is depicting Parisians in 1852.