Composition in black and white. Predominance of contour lines and some shaded. Study representing prospector panning with the hands, against plain background. The figure is from the front, head bent down, looking in the direction of panning. By barely visible facial features head position. With his on the left hand panning safe rests on his waist, open on the right hand with palm cupped as if it was something. The figure wears short-sleeved shirt. The rest of the body is not visible.