The artwork features a whimsical, rotund cat rendered in a bold, black-and-white ink illustration style. The cat has a distinctively pear-shaped body with thick dark stripes across its fur, a surprised expression with wide, round eyes, and a long, curved tail that stretches upward and to the right. The character appears to be in motion, balancing on its hind legs while wearing bright, solid red roller skates with detailed wheels.
The entire illustration is set against a simple, solid off-white or light grey background, emphasizing the stark contrast of the black lines and the singular splash of red colour from the skates. The composition is clean and uncluttered, focusing entirely on the comical figure of the roller-skating cat.
In the lower right corner, the artist's signature, "B Kliban," is written in a stylized, sweeping black script. The overall aesthetic is one of minimalist cartoon art, characterized by expressive line work and a playful, humorous tone.