The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a man's body, focusing on his head and shoulders. The man is positioned in a three-quarters view and is looking slightly towards his left. His facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose and a well-groomed beard that connects to a mustache. His hair is receding, emphasizing his forehead. The man is wearing a jacket over a shirt with a short tie or cravat visible. The artwork is done in an etching style with fine lines creating depth and texture. The background consists of horizontal lines and features a signature "A. Legros" at the bottom right.