This is an intriguing illustration featuring two people. The woman, who is the main subject of the piece, is standing on a chair. She’s fashionably dressed, wearing brown pants and high heels. Her shoes are so detailed, it’s almost as if they are the highlight of her outfit. In her hands, she’s holding a book, giving a sense of intellectual depth to her character.
Behind her, there’s a man, seemingly surprised or shocked by something. He has his mouth open in an expression of awe or surprise. It’s not clear what has caught his attention. His positioning in the background suggests he’s secondary to the woman in the narrative of this drawing. The entire scene is set against a backdrop that includes furniture such as a table and possibly a bookcase, adding to the depth and detail of the illustration.