Tintype photograph depicting two African American men seated side by side in a studio setting, late 19th century.

Both men are posed in wooden chairs with legs crossed, wearing suits with jackets, waistcoats, and neckties. Each wears a brimmed hat, one darker and one lighter in tone. The man at right holds a cigarette or small cigar at his mouth, while the other rests his hands in his lap. The painted studio backdrop includes a shoreline scene with water, sailboats at left, and a rocky landform with a small structure at right. The composition is evenly balanced, with both figures facing forward in a composed, formal pose.