Oil painting depicts an Irishman with thick, messy dark hair and a melancholic expression, his chin resting on his palm as he stares downward with a heavy pout. He wears a dark vest over a light-colored, textured shirt. The scene is set in a crowded bar, with the figures of other patrons visible in the background, including a person in a green garment on the left and another in a blue shirt on the right. In the foreground, glasses filled with amber liquid and green glass bottles sit on a green tabletop. The artwork features an impressionistic impasto style with bold, thick brushstrokes and a tactile texture. The color palette includes vibrant oranges, deep greens, and rich blues, illuminated by a warm, glowing circular light source in the background. The overall mood is somber and introspective.