This is a sepia-toned portrait photograph of a man from the mid-19th century. He is depicted from the chest up, facing forward. He has a full, well-groomed beard and mustache, and is wearing round spectacles. He is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and a bow tie. The man has a serious expression. Below the portrait, there is a handwritten inscription in cursive that reads: 'To Miss Smith, her friend, C. de Waldeck.' The photograph is mounted on a slightly larger, off-white card. The overall tone is formal and historical.