The image is an etching of a man paddling a canoe across a river. The point of view is slightly elevated, showing the canoe and the water. The horizon is high, obscured by trees and bushes along the riverbank. The etching style uses expressive lines to depict movement and texture. The artist uses a monochromatic palette with variations in line thickness and shading to create contrast and depth, representing the water, man, and canoe. Close to us, swift and curving lines show the river's movement, while denser lines in the distance depict foliage as a backdrop.