The image is a black-and-white drawing of a waterfront scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is positioned about halfway up the composition, marked by a row of buildings and structures that line the water's edge. These include large wooden constructions, cranes, and various industrial details. Clouds fill the sky above the horizon and display dynamic shapes and rich textural details made with expressive brushstrokes. Below, a tugboat is docked near the water with smoke coming from its smokestack. The artwork uses a monochromatic color palette of blacks, whites, and grays to emphasize contrasts and textures conveying a sense of mood and movement across the scene.