The image is a black and white photograph of a narrow alleyway with clothes hanging out to dry on a clothesline. The alleyway is lined with buildings on both sides, and the sky is visible in the background. The clothesline is strung between two buildings, one on the left side of the image and the other on the right side. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the clothesline and the buildings. The sky is cloudy and the overall mood of the photograph is gloomy and gloomy.