A man stands in full hunting attire, his body facing forward while his head turns slightly to his left, gazing outward with a reserved, almost uncertain expression. He wears a large black tricorn hat that frames his pale face and white hair, and his features include a prominent nose and a small, tight-lipped smile. His jacket is dark and patterned, worn over a yellow waistcoat richly decorated with floral motifs, and across his chest runs a broad blue-and-white sash adorned with a red medal.

A silver belt buckle glints at his waist, and his gloved left hand rests on the barrel of a long hunting rifle, which he holds upright beside him. His right hand, also gloved, holds the rifle near its trigger, while the gun’s stock touches the ground at his feet. He wears pale breeches with darker stockings and black boots, the light catching on the folds and creases of the fabric, painted with visible, broad brushstrokes that give texture to the clothing.

Behind them, a misty, indistinct landscape stretches into the distance, rendered in soft, muted tones of grey and blue, with subtle hints of green, suggesting an outdoor setting without detailing specific features. The light falls from the left, illuminating the man’s face, chest, and the dog, while casting gentle shadows that model their forms and add depth to the scene. The composition is vertical and stately, with the standing figure occupying most of the canvas and the dog anchoring the lower right, balancing the upright rifle on the left.

Paint is applied with confident, visible strokes, especially in the textures of the fur, the folds of the clothing, and the atmospheric background. Charles IV in his Hunting Clothes was painted by Francisco Goya in 1799, depicting Charles IV of Spain dressed for the hunt. This work belongs to the Spanish national collection and is displayed in the Royal Palace of Madrid.