The image shows a painting of a man in a black coat and white shirt, with a photo frame in the background. The man is believed to be Sir Thomas Rowlandson, as indicated by the text at the bottom of the painting. He has a serious expression on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. His hair is dark and his eyes are focused intently on something in the distance. He is wearing a white shirt with a black collar and cuffs, and a black bow tie.