Figure descriptions
A bearded man leans against a hearth and gazes over his shoulder toward a young man
and a young woman who converse in a
separate space. Directly behind the bearded man, a small book is propped open on the
seat of an arm chair. An open newspaper lies on
the floor by his feet. Next to it, a waste paper basket is filled with crumpled papers.
In the background, a young woman with a full
skirt plays at an upright piano; a young man stands at her side looking down on her.
Artwork hangs on the walls. The background
scene is composed of thin lines, sparse detail, and light tones; it contrasts with
the foreground scene, which is composed of rich,
shaded blacks. 2/3 page contained within a single-ruled border.
