The image shows an older man seated in a library or study. He is in the foreground, leaning back slightly with his right arm resting on the armrest. The man's facial features include a round face, prominent nose, thin lips, and combed-back hair that shows signs of thinning at the crown. He is wearing a suit with a coat, wide lapels, and a buttoned vest. The man's left hand holds a cane. In the background, there are shelves filled with books and a large window.