Head-and-shoulders portrait of a man in a black beret and dark coat against a plain blue background
A head-and-shoulders portrait depicts a man positioned slightly off-center to the left, against a plain, light blue background. The man's face is round with fair skin, a prominent nose, and full, closed lips. His dark eyes gaze slightly to the right of the viewer. He has short, wavy brown hair visible beneath a flat, black beret that covers the top of his head and ears. His neck is thick, leading to a dark, high-collared garment, possibly a coat or robe, which covers his shoulders and chest. The fabric of his clothing appears dark, almost black, with subtle folds and texture. Lighting illuminates his face from the front, creating soft shadows under his chin and along the contours of his face. The surface has a matte finish with visible brushstrokes and fine cracking in the paint, particularly noticeable on the dark clothing.