The image displays a head-and-shoulders portrait of a person in a close-up shot. The individual's body, from the head to the upper chest, is shown facing forward and looking directly at the viewer. The person has defined facial features with furrowed brow lines and prominent cheekbones. The hair is neatly styled and combed-back. They are wearing a collared shirt and a textured jacket, and holding a pipe in their mouth. In the background, there is a framed artwork showing a figure in a dynamic pose. The composition is rendered in a detailed, linear, black and white engraving style.