Large-format tintype depicting a bearded farmer seated proudly in a two-wheeled buggy, reins in hand, with his horse standing alert and harnessed at the ready. Captured in a rural setting with rough ground underfoot and a plank fence and buildings in the background, the composition conveys a strong sense of place and livelihood. The farmer wears a bowler hat and a suitcoat, holding a long driving whip, and appears fully composed and at ease within his element.

Occupational tintypes of farmers with their working animals and conveyances offer rich visual documentation of rural American life in the late 19th century. The format, measuring approximately 5 x 7 inches, allows for greater detail than smaller tintypes, especially in the rendering of the buggy's spoked wheels, the tack and harness, and the farmer’s attire. The horse stands posed in profile, ears perked forward, suggesting cooperation between subject and photographer.

Images such as this were often taken by itinerant or small-town photographers working outdoors with natural light, allowing clients to incorporate prized animals or tools of their trade into their portraits. The tintype presents a vivid and authentic portrayal of agrarian identity, celebrating both the individual and the working relationship between man, horse, and machine.