This rectangular photographic print in the horizontal position shows James Russell Lowell sitting in an upholstered armchair in front of the brick fireplace in his library. The print is in brown tones and is faded in several areas. The figure is positioned in profile pointing to our right, and while it is evident that his white hair is flat to his head and he has a beard, his features are faded. He has light skin and wears a dark, velvety jacket, medium-light colored pants, light socks, and slip-on shoes. He sits back with his left leg crossed over the right, and his right arm resting on the arm of the chair. The library contains a large rug and several pieces of furniture. Across from the seated figure is an upholstered wooden couch placed on an angle and facing the viewer. In the center foreground is a round, glass-topped table set on a carved wooden gate-legged base. This area of the print is somewhat faded, but there appears to be a tall vase in the center surrounded by stacks of papers. To our left of the table is a stool and a simple waste basket. Further to the back, behind the seated figure, is an easel with a framed portrait of a woman in formal dress. A carved wooden chair with a high back is placed to our left of the fireplace. Resting on top of the mantle are several framed pictures; wall sconces are set higher up on both sides. Fireplace tools are visible standing and leaning in front of, and to our right side of, the fireplace. Flanking both sides of the fireplace are open doorways to another room. Through the doorway to our right is a multi-drawer cabinet resting on a chest with two decorated doors, a framed painting above it, and book-lined shelves in the background. Through the doorway to our left is an upholstered chair with a pillow, a spider plant behind it, and a filled bookcase in the back corner.