The scene depicts a wide view of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, likely from its shore near the Bains des Pâquis

The scene depicts a wide view of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, likely from its shore near the Bains des Pâquis. In the foreground, occupying the right side and extending into the lower center, is a dense cluster of tall, dry, straw-colored reeds with feathery plumes, some appearing wind-swept. To their left, a rocky shoreline or breakwater is visible, composed of dark grey and moss-covered rocks. The midground features the clear, turquoise-blue waters of Lake Geneva, with the lake's bottom visible through the water near the rocky shore. The water surface is calm and reflective. In the background, on the distant shore, a prominent white, cylindrical structure, characteristic of the Bains des Pâquis pier, stands tall and reflects vertically in the lake's surface. To the left of this structure, a faint outline of a marina or port with boats and buildings is discernible. The lake extends into the far distance, meeting a hazy horizon line with a faint strip of land or mountains. The sky above is clear and bright blue, adorned with scattered, thin white clouds. No people are visible within the frame.