The scene depicts a grand interior staircase within a large building, identified as the Palais du Rhin (Imperial Palace) in Strasbourg, France

The scene depicts a grand interior staircase within a large building, identified as the Palais du Rhin (Imperial Palace) in Strasbourg, France. The view is from an elevated position, looking down the descending staircase towards a ground-level entrance. The staircase is constructed of white marble with prominent grey veining, featuring approximately 18 visible steps. A wide, deep red carpet runs down the center of the stairs, covering the treads. Both sides of the staircase are bordered by marble-paneled walls, incorporating vertical, fluted pilasters at regular intervals. Sunlight entering from windows casts numerous distinct, circular patterns with an internal quatrefoil design onto the marble walls. Simple, horizontal handrails, appearing to be light-colored wood or brass, are affixed to the walls on both sides using dark metal brackets. At the base of the staircase, a large, dark brown wooden double door serves as the primary entrance. Each door leaf contains four circular, translucent panels, each featuring an ornate four-petal design. Above the double door, a substantial arched window with multiple panes provides a view of green foliage outside. Similar arched windows are visible high on the side walls, above the marble paneling. A dark, multi-tiered chandelier hangs from the ceiling in the arched space above the main door. On the marble floor directly in front of the double doors, a dark, ribbed doormat is present. No individuals are visible, and no actions are occurring within the static scene.