The sketch depicts the upper body of a man seated and slightly turned to his right. He has a stern expression with strong cheekbones and a square jaw. His hair is short and neatly combed back. He is wearing a suit with a tie and a collared shirt. On his left arm, there is an armband with a dark band on it. His hands are clasped together on the table. No visible jewelry is shown. In the background, there is a window with partially drawn curtains and the lines of a chair or vertical structure. The sketch is simplistic with defined lines, creating an impressionistic representation.