The image shows a man in a standing position. He has an oval face with rosy cheeks, clean-shaven, with gray curly hair. He is wearing a military uniform with gold embroidery, epaulettes, a red waistcoat, an embroidered sash, and military medals. The man is holding a paper in his right hand and has his left hand tucked into his coat. Nearby, there are papers on a table with a globe. In the background, there is a curtain and a scene depicting ships on a body of water, partially obscured by smoke.