Drawing depicting a portrait of Emma Beldan. Her body and dress is drawn in dark brown charcoal or pencil while her lips and eyes have light coloring. Her face appears more finished while the body is roughly sketched with broad lines. The background is blank other than the inscription. Her lips and cheek bones are pink, while her eyes are a light blue. She has a high collar on her dress and a small head covering.
"Emma Beldan, by Ruth Thomas, Newport RI 1932"