The image is a portrait of a man shown from the waist up, sitting in a formal pose. He is facing slightly to his left, with his right arm resting on a surface draped with a green fabric that has a paisley pattern. His left elbow appears to be resting on his knee. The man has a full beard and mustache, and styled hair with a side part. He is wearing a dark coat with a matching vest, white shirt, and a black bow tie. A gold chain is attached to his vest. The background features a curtain with a tassel, indicating an indoor setting. The portrait is surrounded by an oval frame with floral motifs in gold.