Composition in black and white. Predominantly shaded and some contour lines. Head of man, occupying almost the entire support area against plain background. The figure is in profile to the left, is already old, has long face, indicated hair, broad forehead marked by creases horizontally suggested eyebrows and eyes, is hooked nose with well-marked septum, mustache and beard. Shading on the face underscores the face of the volume.