A steamboat with numerous lights is docked on the right side of a wide body of water, likely a river or canal. The sky is cloudy and transitioning from daylight to dusk, with hints of sunset colors on the horizon. The steamboat's lights are illuminated, casting a warm glow on the water. There appear to be people on the decks of the steamboat, though they are not clearly visible. The water is dark and rippling, reflecting the lights of the steamboat and the sky. Trees and buildings are visible in the background on the far bank.