Composition in black and white. Defining boundary lines and shading setting volume. Portrait of half-bust of Janio Quadros, against background in "degrade". The portrayed faces, slightly off to the right, has a square face, dark hair combed back, with a small wick fallen over the forehead on the left. Broad forehead, wears glasses with dark frames with clear lenses through which one sees almond-shaped eyes, facing right. Small nose, whiskers covering the upper lip, mouth closed, prominent chin, thin neck. It is seen part of the suit is dark and tie. Fund "degrade" darkening the top of the drawing.