The image shows a profile view of a man from the waist up. He is seated, facing to the right, and slightly leaning forward. His facial features are drawn with a focus on shadows and outlines, showing an older man with a prominent nose and wearing round spectacles. His hair appears to be short and receding. He is smoking a cigar, with smoke swirling upwards. He is dressed in a dark coat and in front of him are several cards or papers on a flat surface. The background is plain with faint lines suggesting a window or frame behind him.