The image depicts a man's portrait, showing his head, neck, and shoulders facing forward with his head slightly tilted downward. The man has deep-set eyes, pronounced brows, a long nose, and a full beard. He has short, wavy hair and wears a cloak-like garment. The background is textured and devoid of specific details, highlighting the man's detailed features. In the top left corner are the initials "A.L" and in the bottom right is the artist's signature, "A. Legros."