The image is a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man. He is facing slightly to his left and looking towards the viewer. The man has detailed facial features, a moustache, and a composed expression. He has long, curly hair falling over his shoulders. He is dressed in formal attire with a large, lace-trimmed collar typical of the depicted period. The backdrop is an oval, textural pattern. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by the person, and no additional elements in the background beyond the textured oval design framing the subject.