The image is a portrait focusing on the upper half of a man's body, from the waist up. The man is positioned facing slightly to the viewer's right but looking straight ahead with his arms crossed. His facial features include strong eyebrows, a pointed nose, and a thoughtful expression. His hair is curly and styled away from his face. The man is dressed in a formal coat with a high-collared shirt underneath. No jewelry is visible, and there are no objects in his hands. The background of the portrait is a textured monochrome pattern which contrasts with the sepia tone of the surrounding area, and the image is framed within a larger blank matting that has a decorative border.