The image is a vintage illustration depicting a sequence of a skater performing a 'Backward Change of Edge' maneuver. It's a series of 26 numbered silhouettes of a skater in different positions, arranged in a semi-circular arc across a textured, light-colored surface representing ice. The skater is shown transitioning from one edge to the other while moving backward. The background features a blurred, monochromatic landscape of mountains and trees, suggesting a winter scene with snow-covered hills. The overall style is reminiscent of instructional diagrams from an older skating manual, with a focus on illustrating the movement and technique of the maneuver. The image is labeled 'FIGURE 6. BACKWARD CHANGE OF EDGE' at the bottom.