The drawing depicts a coastal scene from an aerial view. The horizon line divides the sky and land. The landscape includes land formations drawn with quick pencil strokes for a sense of motion. The artwork is monochromatic, using shades of gray. The terrain is detailed with curved and diagonal lines. The water is shown with horizontal strokes. In the distance, there are sparse clouds and land formations. The sketchy style conveys movement and the artist's impression of the scene.