The image shows an industrial setting with a river running through the center. Smokestacks and a factory silhouette appear on the horizon with smoke. The artwork features precise, linear brushstrokes and cross-hatching, illustrating urban structures and industrial machinery. The color scheme is monochrome, using shades of gray, emphasizing contrasts and depth. In the foreground, a busy street scene displays several vehicles and trams moving. Further back, the environment becomes more industrial, with a bridge crossing the river and additional factories.