The image depicts an urban waterfront scene in the Presqu'île Malraux district of Strasbourg, France, along the Bassin d'Austerlitz

The image depicts an urban waterfront scene in the Presqu'île Malraux district of Strasbourg, France, along the Bassin d'Austerlitz. In the foreground, a dark body of water displays minor ripples and reflects the structures on the opposing bank. A curved metal railing is partially visible in the bottom right corner. On the far bank, a concrete retaining wall separates the water from a paved promenade. Three deciduous trees with yellow-orange autumn foliage are centrally positioned along this bank. To the right of the trees, a gently sloping pedestrian pathway leads down to the water. Scattered individuals, indistinct due to distance, are present on the promenade and around outdoor seating areas furnished with tables, chairs, and red umbrellas, indicating commercial establishments. The background features a mix of architectural styles under an overcast sky. To the far left, a multi-story building with red brick facades, numerous rectangular windows, and white trim is partially visible, with a tall, slender silver pipe or stack rising behind it. Adjacent to this and dominating the center-right are three modern buildings with dark grey or black exteriors. Two are prominent, tall towers with visible external steel frameworks and numerous windows reflecting a blue tint, identified as the "Black Swans" (Tours Black Swans). A third, shorter, black-framed building is situated between and slightly behind the two taller towers. No specific actions or interactions among the distant figures are clearly discernible.