This is a black and white cartoon illustration. A man is lying in bed, propped up on pillows, and writing in a book. He is wearing glasses and appears to be in a state of concentration or perhaps intoxication. Next to him on the bed is a pitcher. Looming over him is a large, menacing shadow of a face with a thick beard and angry expression. The shadow seems to represent the influence of 'Synthetic Gin and Andrew Volstead' as indicated by the caption below the image. The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century cartooning, with bold lines and exaggerated features. The bed has ornate posts, and the overall composition is humorous and satirical.