The image is a black and white illustration showing a woman and a child. The woman is standing with one hand on her chest and the other holding an open book. Her facial expression is dramatic, with her mouth open, and she has curly hair. She is wearing a long dress. Next to her, a child is shown upside down, lying on the floor among broken crockery. The child appears to be wearing a dress and shoes. Around them are chairs, a table with utensils, and a spilled drink. The background shows a wall with faint outlines of plates or trays. The style is sketch-like, conveying movement and clutter.