Napoleon ordered that replicas of this portrait were made by several painters to be displayed in cities across France and Europe.

His coat is barred by a red and gilt baldric which supports his sword, the hilt of which protrudes.

At his side stands a table covered with a dark blue velvet cloth bordered with gold fringes, on which are placed papers and an inkwell.

The consul's body is slightly positioned to the right, while his right hand is resting on the papers, and his left holds his gloves.

The decor of the room comes down to a floor made up of large marble tiles, and a plain wall from which a false column is seen.