The image is a black and white sketch of a person's face. The drawing shows the head and facial features prominently, with the face slightly turned to one side. The person has an oval face with discernible eyebrows, eyes, nose, and lips. The hair is dark and somewhat voluminous, framing the face. The background is plain and light. There are no visible accessories, jewelry, or objects. The artist's signature, possibly "Kollwitz," is visible at the bottom left corner of the image.