This is a painting of an industrial scene by the water's edge. There are vibrant and contrasting colors, featuring several geometric and block-like structures. Tall, yellow chimneys dominate the center of the composition, with thick black smoke curling above them. A prominent red building with arched windows is situated on the right, while smaller industrial buildings and factories, painted in black, grey, and turquoise, surround it. The bottom section shows a body of water, depicted in blues and greens, with a small dock or loading area nearby stacked with coal.