A man in a blue and gold uniform holds a hat, against a dark background and sky
A man is depicted in a three-quarter length portrait, set against a dark and cloudy background. The man stands facing slightly to his right, with his head turned to look directly forward. He has a pale complexion with rosy cheeks, light-colored eyes, and a small mouth. His hair is powdered white and styled in a wig with curls over his ears and a queue tied at the back. He wears a dark blue military-style coat adorned with extensive gold braiding and buttons, over a white ruffled shirt and a white waistcoat also trimmed with gold. His left hand, visible at the bottom center, holds a dark, tricorn-style hat. His right hand rests on a dark, curved object, possibly part of a ship or a large piece of furniture, which extends from the lower right towards the center. The background on the left is dark brown and green, with indistinct shapes that suggest foliage or a rocky outcrop. On the right, behind the man's right arm and the dark object, a lighter sky is visible. It shows soft blues, grays, and hints of pink and orange near the horizon, suggesting a sunset or sunrise over a distant landscape or sea.