Dark portrait of a man in a hat with long hair and a mustache, face lit from left
A dark, vertically oriented painted portrait depicts a head-and-shoulders view of a man against an almost black background. The man is positioned centrally, facing slightly to the viewer's right, with his gaze directed forward. Strong light from the upper left illuminates his face, particularly his forehead, the bridge of his nose, and his right cheek, creating deep shadows elsewhere. He wears a dark, wide-brimmed hat tilted slightly to his left. His long, curly, reddish-brown hair falls to his shoulders, with some strands catching the light. A mustache and a small goatee frame his mouth, which is slightly parted. Around his neck, a narrow white collar is visible above a dark garment, possibly a coat, which features a dark, textured collar, possibly fur. A thin gold-colored chain is draped around his neck, partially obscured by shadows. The lower portion of the painting is dominated by the dark fabric of his attire, blending into the dark background.