A man with dark curly hair and mustache, wearing a dark coat, against a dark background
This is a head-and-shoulders portrait painting of a man, positioned slightly to the left of the center, facing slightly right but looking directly forward. His skin is fair, with a light blush on his cheeks. He has dark, curly hair that frames his face and a dark, neatly trimmed mustache above his upper lip. His eyes are light blue or grey, with a direct gaze. He wears a dark, possibly black, coat with a wide, dark velvet collar. A dark cravat or scarf is tied around his neck, partially obscured by the coat. Behind his left shoulder, a portion of a red upholstered chair is visible, featuring a patterned trim along its top edge. The rest of the background is a dark, muted brown or black, creating a stark contrast with the man's face. The lighting highlights his face, particularly his forehead and nose, creating subtle shadows that define his features.