The image is a sepia-toned sketch on a cream-colored background. It depicts a whimsical scene with a cartoonish figure seemingly struggling to reach something high up. The central figure is a stout, bird-like character with a large, fluffy head and a beak. It's depicted in profile, with one leg raised as if attempting to climb or reach. The figure is wearing a hat and appears to be straining. To the left, there's a hand with exaggerated fingers, possibly reaching out or gesturing. In the background, there's a simplified depiction of buildings with rectangular shapes, suggesting a cityscape. Below the sketch, there's handwritten text in cursive, which reads: "21. L. goes out but finds the world inconveniently high."