The scene displays a calm body of water in Niel, Belgium, under soft, diffuse lighting

The scene displays a calm body of water in Niel, Belgium, under soft, diffuse lighting. Two white swans are swimming from left to right across the midground. Both swans exhibit an orange bill with a prominent black knob at the base and a black line extending from the bill to the eye. The swan positioned on the left is slightly ahead of the swan on the right. Each swan actively propels itself, creating a distinct V-shaped wake on the water's surface. The water features subtle ripples and reflects muted tones of grey, blue, and pink. The background consists of a narrow strip of light brown, dry reeds lining the far bank, behind which stands a dense arrangement of bare deciduous trees with slender, dark branches. Reflections of the trees and reeds are visible in the water.