A flock of barnacle geese are gathered on the grass near a gravel path in the grounds of Nymphenburg Palace in Munich, Germany. One goose is in the foreground, bending its head to peck at the grass. Behind it, four other geese are similarly engaged. The geese have black heads and necks with distinctive white cheek patches, and their bodies are a mottled grey and white. To the left of the geese is a long, manicured flower bed filled with purple and white flowers. Beyond the flower bed, a well-maintained lawn stretches towards some distant buildings and trees. To the right of the geese, the gravel path leads into the distance. The sky is overcast, suggesting a cool or damp day. The scene depicts a natural encounter within a formal garden setting.
