The scene depicts a tranquil, overcast environment in Gongtan, China

The scene depicts a tranquil, overcast environment in Gongtan, China. A multi-deck white vessel, identified by the Chinese characters "烏江畫廊" (Wujiang Gallery) on its upper deck, is moored on a calm, dark turquoise body of water in the mid-ground. The vessel features red roof trim, numerous red-framed windows, and several red flags or banners on its upper structure. It is connected to a light-colored wooden jetty on the left bank via a green and blue floating ramp. In the background, steep, heavily vegetated mountains rise, their rugged, rocky faces partially obscured by patches of white mist. The sky above is uniformly grey and overcast. A cluster of tall, dark green evergreen trees stands on the right bank in the foreground. No individuals are present in the frame.