The image depicts a man from the waist up, leaning forward with both arms on a counter. He wears a cap tilted to one side, has a rough, unshaven face with pronounced facial features, and has short hair covered mostly by the cap. He wears a plaid shirt and a slightly worn coat or jacket. He holds a pipe in his mouth. The background is cluttered with various products on shelves, such as boxes, bottles, and tins with visible pricing. It appears to be an old shop or general store, with a vintage and utilitarian feel enhanced by invoices and product advertisements visible in the background.