The sculpture is a relief portrait of a man in profile facing left. The subject is depicted with a formal colonial hairstyle and attire, complete with a high-collared jacket, and a tied bow at the back of his head. It is rendered in a monochromatic palette with the subject in an off-white color that contrasts against the dark oval background. The material appears to be a smooth, carved stone or plaster, detailed to emphasize the clothing and facial features. The sculpture is set within an oval frame. The background of the frame has a darker hue, which highlights the intricate carving of the white subject.