The painting depicts a dimly lit basement where a group of young people are gathered around a table, listening to a poet reciting his verses. The poet is wearing a black beret, a striped shirt, and sunglasses, and holding a cigarette in his hand. The listeners are dressed in casual clothes, some with leather jackets, scarves, or hats. The painting uses dark colors and rough strokes to create a sense of spontaneity, rebellion, and nonconformity. The painting conveys the mood and spirit of the Beatnik culture, as well as its influence on literature, music, and art. --ar 16:9 --s 1000