The image is a black and white photograph of a man standing on a rocky hillside. He is wearing a striped shirt, trousers, and a cap, and is holding a shovel in his right hand. He has a serious expression on his face and is looking directly at the camera. The photograph appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century. The man is standing with his arms crossed and his legs slightly bent at the knees. Behind him, there is a pile of rocks and boulders. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the image is somber.