The scene depicts a nighttime rural environment in Bû, France

The scene depicts a nighttime rural environment in Bû, France. Two domestic sheep are positioned on a grassy incline in the midground. The sheep on the left stands with its left flank visible, facing slightly away from the camera. The sheep on the right is positioned behind the first and faces directly towards the viewer. Both animals have light-colored fleece and are illuminated by a strong, artificial light source originating from the right side of the frame, casting defined shadows. A wire fence, consistent with agricultural use, spans the lower foreground. In the background, to the left, a tall, slender deciduous tree stands bare of leaves. To the right, a line of fence posts with wire extends into the distance, bordered by several sparsely foliated trees or bushes, which are also brightly illuminated. A faint reddish rectangular object is visible on the hillside behind the sheep, positioned near the base of the tall tree. The overhead sky is uniformly dark.