The image depicts a man's upper body. He is seated and facing slightly to his right, looking directly at the viewer. He has fair skin, light-colored eyes, and neatly styled white or grey hair that is curled and swept back from his face. His facial features include a prominent, rounded forehead and a small mouth. He is dressed in 18th-century attire, wearing a vivid blue coat over a patterned vest, and a high-collared white shirt with an elaborate cravat or necktie. The background is a simple brown color, enclosed within an oval frame, which is surrounded by a beige border with some text and light dotting. No visible jewelry or objects are held by the person in the portrait.