With a composed and confident expression, the subject is facing slightly to the viewer's left. He has dark, curly hair, carefully depicted with soft texture and volume, and sideburns that were fashionable in the early 19th century. His eyes are brown and express a calm intelligence. He is dressed in formal attire: a dark coat over a high-collared white shirt, with an elaborate white cravat tied in voluminous folds—typical of the period. The background is a soft, clouded sky in muted blue tones, adding a sense of airiness and depth to the otherwise intimate scale of the piece. Arlaud-Jurine’s handling of the medium is delicate and controlled, especially in the flesh tones and hair, where the transitions are smooth and the shading subtle. The assured yet refined treatment reflects the artist’s characteristic style—graceful, slightly idealised, and technically polished. The slightly warm palette and soft modelling lend the portrait a gentle elegance, enhancing the sitter’s composed and thoughtful presence.