This painting depicts a frontal, close-up portrait of a man with a prominent, sweeping beard. He has a warm, yellow-toned complexion and steady eyes looking directly forward, while his thick, wavy beard flows downward in rich, golden-brown brushstrokes. He wears a dark blue uniform jacket with two visible yellow buttons and a matching peaked cap featuring the word "POSTES" written in gold lettering across the front band.
The man is centered against a flat, vivid green backdrop covered in a scattered pattern of small, decorative flowers. These botanical elements include white daisies, orange poppies, and small blue cornflowers, painted in a stylized, flattened manner that creates a playful and intense contrast with the portrait's subject. The overall composition is symmetrical and static, emphasizing the directness of the man's gaze.
Executed in an expressive post-impressionist style, the work is characterized by thick, visible brushwork and bold, saturated colors. The contrast between the deep blue of the uniform, the warm gold of the skin and beard, and the striking green of the background creates an energetic and harmonious visual rhythm. The mood is one of quiet, dignified character study, heightened by the decorative, almost dreamlike floral setting.