The image depicts a harbor or dock area surrounded by buildings and trees. The view is slightly elevated, and the horizon is not visible. The scene appears to be in winter based on the leafless trees. The art style is characterized by dense cross-hatching creating textures and shadows in a black and white sketch with fine details. The color palette is monochrome with black and brown ink on a cream background, emphasizing contrast. Objects and figures in the foreground are detailed and dark, while buildings in the background are lighter and blend into the sky.