Quarter plate daguerreotype depicting a seated clergyman posed against a dark studio backdrop facing the viewer. The sitter wears formal clerical dress, including a dark coat and a white preaching band collar, identifying him as a Protestant minister. His hands rest on a closed book placed across his lap, reinforcing the occupational context. The composition is direct and formal, with the figure centered and evenly lit. No photographer’s imprint is visible.

The sitter’s expression is steady and reserved, with a slight downward set to the mouth and a composed gaze directed toward the camera. His hair is parted and brushed back from the forehead, with light graying visible at the temples. The preaching bands fall in two rectangular white panels over the chest, sharply contrasting with the dark coat. The book is held firmly, its spine angled slightly toward the viewer, serving as both prop and symbol of office.

The image is housed behind a gilt brass mat with a scalloped, decorative opening and foliate corner motifs. The overall presentation reflects mid-19th century conventions of occupational portraiture, where dress and minimal props were used to clearly communicate professional identity.