The image depicts a scene from a low point of view, looking at a gondola and buildings along a canal. The buildings dominate the scene, with their roofs running along the upper third of the image. The brushstrokes are loose and fluid, emphasizing the movement of the gondola and the water. The color palette is muted and earthy, with soft browns, beiges, grays, touches of turquoise, and splashes of color on the hanging laundry. The gondola is on the right side with a gondolier propelling it. Hanging laundry adds a touch of everyday life, and reflections on the water enhance the realism of the painting.