The image is a vintage, hand-colored engraving or lithograph depicting a man in a flamboyant and somewhat comical outfit. He is titled 'Le beau Narcisse' (The Beautiful Narcissus) in elegant script below. The man is standing in a pose that suggests vanity or self-admiration. He is looking at his reflection (implied, as there is no mirror visible) and is touching his hair with both hands. He is wearing a tight-fitting, bright red jacket with gold trim and numerous small buttons down the front. Around his neck, he has a thick, white, ruffled collar that resembles a beard or mane. His trousers are a deep blue and also very tight-fitting, ending just below the knee. He wears black boots. On his head is a small, dark cap with a gold band. The style of the image is reminiscent of caricatures from the late 18th or early 19th century. The background is a plain, off-white color. A simple shadow is cast beneath his feet, indicating a light source from above. The overall impression is one of exaggerated fashion and self-importance.