The scene depicts a calm body of water in Gavisse, France, at dusk or dawn

The scene depicts a calm body of water in Gavisse, France, at dusk or dawn. The sky is partially cloudy, featuring a gradient from light blue-grey to orange-yellow at the horizon, where the sun is low. Numerous deciduous trees, largely bare of leaves, are silhouetted against the sky and reflected clearly in the still water. Beyond the water, a strip of green land is visible leading to a distant, low horizon. In the immediate foreground, positioned in the water and extending from the lower right, are two fishing rods with lines cast, indicating active fishing. No individuals are visible.