The image is a black and white photograph of a man sitting on the steps of a building. He is wearing a formal military uniform, consisting of a collared shirt, trousers, and shoes. He has a hat on his head and is holding a piece of paper in his left hand. The man is looking down and appears to be deep in thought, with a slight smile on his face. The background shows a balcony with a railing and some plants. The photograph appears to have been taken in the early 20th century.