Man in dark hat and light robe seated on a low bench, in a black and white image
A black and white full-length portrait depicts a man seated on a low, dark bench against a plain, light-colored background. The man is positioned centrally, facing directly forward, with his body occupying the lower half of the composition. He wears a dark, flat-topped hat and a loose, light-colored robe with wide sleeves that drapes over his body and legs. His hands are visible, resting on his knees or lap. His face is oval-shaped, featuring dark eyes, a small mustache, and a short beard. The low bench he sits on is dark, with a subtle pattern visible on its surface. The central panel is bordered on both vertical sides by strips of patterned fabric, darker in tone than the background, featuring intricate floral or swirling motifs. A narrow, patterned border also runs along the bottom edge of the central panel. The image is monochromatic, appearing in black and white tones, and shows a visible texture of the medium.