The black and white photo depicts Bill Evans, the American jazz pianist, and composer, composing on a sheet of paper in 1959. Evans is captured wearing a suit and glasses with his hair slicked back as he sits at a table, intently focused on his work. His left hand is holding a pencil while his right hand rests on the paper, perhaps ready to play out the melody he is writing. The image is an intimate glimpse into Evans' creative process, with his concentration and passion evident in his expression. The lighting is soft, and the background is blurred, putting the focus solely on Evans and his work.