The image shows a person standing in a hunched posture, facing the right side. They wear a nightcap and round spectacles, have a prominent nose and short hair, and wear a long shirt and appear to have bare legs. They hold a letter or piece of paper, looking intently at it. The surroundings include a piece of furniture draped with a blanket or cloth, and a cylindrical table. The background has shading suggesting a dimly lit or sketch-like interior setting.