This is a hand-colored etching depicting a tragic scene. A nude man is floating face down in the water, seemingly lifeless. His body is pale and limp, with dark hair and a slight build. He is surrounded by choppy, stylized waves indicated by curved lines. In the background, a tall, white cliff rises dramatically from the sea. There's a large cave-like opening in the cliff face. On top of the cliff, a small group of figures are gathered, appearing to be onlookers. A small sailboat is visible in the distance on the left side of the image. The style is reminiscent of early 19th-century caricature or political satire, with exaggerated lines and a focus on emotional impact. The text at the bottom reads 'Side Ways or any way'.