The image is a portrait of a person shown in profile, facing to the right. The view captures the upper body from the shoulders upward. The person has styled hair swept back and tied with a ribbon, portraying 18th-century fashion. Their facial features include a high forehead, aquiline nose, and a firm chin, with a clean-shaven face. The person wears formal attire with a high collar and cravat. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background consists of a circular frame with multiple concentric borders. The name "J.B. CARDON" and a date "1782" are displayed at the bottom.