The image is vibrant and highly detailed, featuring a skeleton dressed in traditional carpenter's attire. The skeleton is wearing a dark-colored cap that casts a shadow over its eye sockets, adding an air of mystery. The cap, rendered in shades of gray, contrasts sharply with the lighter tones of the skeleton's bones.

The skeleton is clothed in a blue shirt, the fabric of which appears textured and realistic. The shirt has buttons down the front and is partially unbuttoned at the top, revealing more of the skeleton’s sternum. The skeleton dons a pair of blue overalls, with brass-colored clasps that catch the light, giving them a shiny appearance. The overalls have a front pocket, where several pencils or small tools are neatly tucked in.

In its left hand, the skeleton holds a large, lit cigar, the smoke from which curls upwards in a fanciful, almost whimsical pattern. The smoke is illustrated with white and light blue hues, providing a stark contrast against the dark background, making it stand out prominently.

The right hand of the skeleton is occupied with a carpentry task. It holds a wooden piece against a woodworking vise, which sits on a workbench. The vise and workbench are depicted with great detail, showing the rich wood grain and the metallic parts of the vise mechanism. The wood has a natural finish, with various shades of brown and visible wood grain, giving it a realistic texture. There are other pieces of wood and a block plane placed on the workbench, further emphasizing the carpentry theme.

The background of the image is predominantly black, which helps to intensify the colors of the skeleton and its surroundings, making them pop. The entire composition combines elements of surrealism and realism, creating a visually striking and imaginative scene.