Painted portrait of an older man with white hair in a dark green and gold uniform.
The painting is a half-length portrait of an older man, positioned slightly to the right of the center, against a dark, muted background. The man's head is turned slightly to his right, and his gaze is directed forward, towards the viewer. He has a fair complexion with some pink tones on his cheeks and nose. His hair is white, styled in large, symmetrical curls framing his ears, with a long, tied section visible behind his left shoulder. His eyes are light blue, and his lips are thin and closed. He wears a dark green coat with elaborate gold trim along the lapels and cuffs. The trim features intricate patterns of leaves and geometric shapes. Beneath the coat, a white shirt with a high collar is visible. A wide, cream-colored sash with vertical gold stripes is draped diagonally across his chest, from his right shoulder down towards his left hip. The background is a uniform dark brown-green, providing a stark contrast to the man's lighter face and the gold details of his uniform. The lighting appears to come from the upper left, highlighting his face and the gold embroidery.