Three-quarter seated figure, left hand on knee, left arm leaning against upholstered chair arm. Sitter wears dark blue suit, maroon tie, and white shirt. Brown background with table; papers suggested at his right arm.

Half-length figure seated in armchair, head and body leaning forward, both hands showing; head bald with white hair at back, white moustache; blue eyes and rosy complexion. Suit and waistcoat are dull blue, waistcoat piped in white. Collar and shirt are white and cravat is red.