The image is an artistic portrait of a man. The man is shown from the upper body, turned slightly to his left. He has distinct facial features with a well-defined jawline, dark eyes, and a prominent mustache. His hair is dark, slightly curly, and parted in the middle, with loose curls framing his forehead. He is wearing formal attire consisting of a dark jacket, a waistcoat with visible buttons, a high-collared white shirt, and a cravat tied around his neck. The background is plain and textured in sepia tone. Below the portrait is the engraved name "Edgar A. Poe" and a small sketch of a cabin. The artist's signature, "Jacques Reich," is visible at the bottom.