This pen and ink sketch of Charles Martin Loeffler playing the violin is in landscape orientation on the paper. The informal portrait is either unfinished or purposely minimalist in detail. The artist’s main interest is Loeffler’s strongly outlined hands as he holds the bow and fingers the strings of his instrument. His fingers are long, graceful, and bent into well practiced, precise positions. The violin and bow are barely outlined. The musician seems to be playing in front of a barely delineated fireplace on the far left. Loeffler’s head is drawn in profile with a few quick pen strokes. He is looking to the right as he touches his violin to his left cheek.  His right wrist is almost touching his chin and his small pointed beard as he positions his bow on the strings.  His hairline is receding away from his wide forehead.  He has a prominent Roman nose and large hooded eye that looks intently at his instrument.