This evocative early 20th-century oil on canvas, signed "A. Vignaud," captures a contemplative intellectual figure seated at his desk. Painted circa 1920, the subject is portrayed in a tailored suit, exuding a quiet sense of sophistication and introspection. With a cigarette delicately held in his right hand, the man is surrounded by symbols of scholarship, including books and a quill, emphasizing his scholarly nature. The muted palette and precise brushwork reflect the somber tone and attention to detail characteristic of the period. Some wear is evident on the canvas, adding to the piece’s authenticity and history.