The image shows a group of buildings and boats along a waterway, with the horizon in the middle of the frame. The buildings have angled roofs and chimney pipes, with a bird in flight above. The scene is in a monochromatic palette of black and grey, with loose brushstrokes providing texture. The buildings and boats are darker and more detailed than the lighter water and sky. Shadows and outlines near the shoreline suggest industrial debris or fishing implements, leading to human activity in the distance. Trees or landforms are visible in the background against the sky.