The image is a sketch viewed from an elevated perspective, looking out over a coastal scene. The horizon is set towards the upper third of the composition, showing a body of water with structures or boats in the distance. Close to us, the scene features depictions of buildings, with a road or path curving through the left portion of the image and leading towards the shore. Near the shore, a large ship is depicted, positioned along a dock. The artist employs a loose, gestural style of drawing, with quick, flowing lines to render the buildings, ships, and shoreline. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting solely of black pencil or ink on a cream paper.