The image depicts an elderly man sitting at a desk. He has a weathered face, wears glasses, and has short, possibly grey hair. He is dressed in a shirt with rolled-up sleeves, a vest, and a tie. In the man's breast pocket of the vest, there is an object protruding. The background shows a framed picture of machinery resembling a train engine. The desk has stacks of papers, books, and a toolbox or briefcase. Light comes in from a window on the right, casting shadows. A chair is partially visible behind the desk.