Louis Valtat

Auguste Renoir

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man from the waist up, seated on a chair in a three-quarter view facing right. He has a full beard and short hair, mostly covered by a flat cap. He has a prominent mustache and a strong jawline, with a thoughtful expression. He wears a jacket over a shirt with the jacket open and the shirt collar visible. He is holding a piece of paper or a book in one hand resting on his lap, while the other hand rests on the back of the chair. The background is plain.