The central figure is a man with a full, bushy, golden-yellow beard and mustache, gazing directly at the viewer with calm, thoughtful eyes. He wears a dark blue uniform jacket with visible buttons and a matching peaked cap featuring the word "POSTES" written in gold lettering across the front. The style is classic post-impressionist, characterized by thick, visible brushstrokes and a rich, saturated colour palette.
He is positioned centrally against a vibrant, emerald-green backdrop filled with scattered, loosely painted wildflowers. The flowers, primarily white daisies with hints of blue and orange poppies, are distributed across the field behind him, creating a textured and slightly dreamlike atmosphere. The background avoids strict perspective, instead focusing on a flat, decorative arrangement that frames the man's head and shoulders.
Warm, sunny hues dominate the subject's face and beard, contrasting sharply with the deep, cool blue of his uniform and the intense green of the surroundings. The lighting is diffused and even, suggesting an artistic focus on colour harmony and expression rather than realistic shadows. This work captures the iconic likeness of a postal worker, rendered with the emotive, swirling technique synonymous with nineteenth-century expressionist portraiture.