The image depicts a well-known actor portraying a character from a period film or play. He is dressed in formal attire from what appears to be the 19th century - a dark suit with a vest and bowtie, and a flower pinned to his lapel. He has a beard and mustache styled in a manner typical of that era. The actor is holding a glass, likely containing an alcoholic beverage, and has an amused, slightly mischievous expression on his face, as if laughing or chuckling at something. The background is an ornately decorated interior setting fitting for an affluent household of that time period.