Composition in black and white. Defining boundary lines and shading setting volumes, deleted in some areas to accentuate the effects of light and shadow. Portrait head of Stalin, occupying almost the entire stand area. The picture is with the head turned slightly to the left; has wide, square face, slicked-back hair, broad forehead, thick, angular eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes turned to the left with intense glow in the pupil, creases in the corners of his eyes, broad nose, bushy mustache covering his lips and chin straight. Collar started. Plain background.