The image shows a man from the waist up in a three-quarter view facing slightly to the right. He appears to be an older gentleman with white hair under a black top hat. His facial features include a prominent nose and a lined face. He is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt with a high collar and a cravat or necktie. His left hand is raised to his nose and his right hand holds a small open container, likely a snuffbox. He also holds a cane, which rests between his arms. The background is a plain light tan color, with no additional elements visible. Surrounding the illustration are printed words, including "Galerie Physionomique" at the top and "La bonne prise" and "The good pinch of snuff" at the bottom.