The image is a vintage illustration titled "The Rock Beside the Sea," dedicated to Mrs. M.A. Ralston of Oakland Female Institute, Norristown, PA. It features a woman in a flowing dress seated beside a rocky shoreline, gazing contemplatively into the distance. The text "A Romanza" indicates a musical composition by Charles C. Converse. The artwork is in a monochromatic style, evoking a sense of nostalgia and tranquility as the waves softly break in the background.