The image is a charcoal drawing of a seated person's upper body and head. The person is shown in a downward position with their head slightly tilted to the right. Their facial features include deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and closed lips with a contemplative expression. The individual wears a cap on the left side of their head and loose-fitting clothing. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background is plain with light shading, and there is a faint sketch of a circle with facial guidelines on the right side. The signature "E. Hopper" is in the bottom right corner.