The image shows a view from the water's edge looking across a calm body of water towards a building on the opposite bank. The horizon displays a series of attached buildings with chimneys and architectural details. The brushstrokes depict intricate details like boats and building textures. The color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing fine lines and shading for depth. Reflections and subtle patterns are visible in the water, with boats tied together in the distance. A structure overgrown with vines on the far right frames the scene.