The image shows a scene from the deck of a ship, with the perspective from the starboard side looking towards the port side and the sea. The horizon is above the center, separating the ocean from the sky. Features of the ship's deck are visible, such as rigging, sails, and a hatch with shading to indicate sunlight. Two figures are engaged in an activity. The brushstrokes are light and sketch-like, giving the scene an impressionistic feel. The color palette includes soft browns and beiges for the ship's wood, contrasted with blue and aquamarine tones for the sea. Ropes and sails are delicately depicted.