The image depicts a man from the thighs up. He is angled slightly to the left and his head is turned towards the viewer. His facial features include prominent cheekbones and a composed expression. He has wavy, medium length hair, possibly brown with a slight reddish tint. He is wearing a dark green coat with a high collar, a cream-colored cravat tied loosely around his neck, and is holding a sword in his left hand, with his right hand resting on the hilt. The background is a plain, muted green color. The painting is in a wooden frame with a zigzag pattern, hanging on a beige or light-colored wall. The artist's name, Elmer Weiße, is visible below the frame.