The image features a street-level view showing a narrow passageway formed by two wooden fences. The fences partially open to reveal more of the scene beyond. Through the passageway, there is a shadowy pathway running between two dark wooden houses. The background includes a larger sunlit building with a dark, steep roof and a tall brick chimney against the clear sky. The image is in black and white, emphasizing sharp contrasts between light and shadow, enhancing the textures of the wooden buildings. An overhead taut line is visible in the upper part of the image.