The image is an etching of a man's head and shoulders depicted in profile, facing to the right. The man's position shows him with his head slightly tilted down, focusing on his facial profile. His facial features are sharp with a pronounced nose, high cheekbones, a furrowed brow, and keen eyes. He has a full beard with detailed textures, and his hair appears to be swept back, revealing a receding hairline. The man's clothing is not distinctly defined, as the focus remains on his face and hair. He is not wearing any visible jewelry or holding any objects. The background is plain and unadorned. The artist's signature, "A. Legros," is inscribed at the bottom of the image.