Composition in black and white. Contour lines and shading. Portrait of man, occupying almost the entire support area. The pictured is 3/4 with the head turned to the left, has a long face, short hair combed back; broad forehead with pronounced entries between the eyebrows and wrinkles, which are thick and angular. Almond-shaped eyes, slightly upturned short nose, lips well marked with shaded area suggesting mustache and straight chin. The upper part of his neck with a shaded area on the face can be seen.