This is a watercolor painting of a man in traditional Ottoman clothing. He is depicted in a full-body portrait, standing and facing slightly to the left. The man is wearing a large, colorful turban-like hat, predominantly red, pink, and blue. His face is visible beneath the hat, showing a thin mustache and a serious expression. He has a bald head with some hair visible on the sides. He is dressed in a layered outfit. Underneath a dark green coat, he wears a white shirt and a wide, ornate sash around his waist. His trousers are a vibrant blue and are very wide, ballooning out at the knees. He wears red shoes with white and black patterned socks. A curved sword is tucked into his sash. In his left hand, he holds a bundle of what appears to be straw or hay. Below the image, there is handwritten text in French, which reads: “Bach-Cawaouloutzi, ou chef cuisinier des Janissaires en grand costume.” This translates to “Bach-Cawaouloutzi, or chief cook of the Janissaries in grand costume.” The background is a plain, off-white color, which helps to emphasize the figure and his elaborate attire.