The image depicts a man in a profile view from the chest up. He is facing to the left of the image. The man has prominent facial features including a forehead, nose, lips, beard, and mustache. His hair is wavy and receding slightly at the temples. He is dressed in a high-collared shirt with a bow tie, and a partially detailed jacket or coat. The background has horizontal lines, giving a textured appearance. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The style of the image suggests it is an etched portrait.