The image is a black and white illustration of a scene from the novel "La Roseau, Editeur" by Carmen. It shows a group of people in a room with a window and a curtain. On the left side of the image, there is a man wearing a traditional French outfit with a hat and a long coat. He is sitting on a chair with a cane in his hand. Next to him, there are two women, one wearing a long dress and the other wearing a hat with a feather. The woman in the long dress is holding a book and appears to be reading from it. The man in the hat is standing next to her, looking at her with a serious expression.

The background shows a cityscape with buildings and a street lamp. The overall mood of the illustration is lively and lively.