The scene depicts the Fuente de San Miguel fountain situated within the Zócalo (main square) of Puebla, Mexico

The scene depicts the Fuente de San Miguel fountain situated within the Zócalo (main square) of Puebla, Mexico. A prominent multi-tiered stone fountain occupies the foreground and mid-ground. Water actively flows from its central upper basin and sprays in multiple jets into the large, circular lower basin. The water in the lower basin is greenish and exhibits white foam from the splashing. The immediate ground around the fountain consists of dark grey paving stones. Numerous large, mature trees with dense green foliage frame the fountain and occupy the mid-ground, partially obscuring the background architecture. Behind these trees, sections of urban buildings are visible; one on the left exhibits faded blue and red-orange painted walls. Several vehicles, including light-colored pickup trucks and darker sedans, are parked on a street behind the trees. A multi-armed street light or signpost stands left of the fountain's vertical axis. A few indistinct human figures are present in the background, near the trees and buildings; their specific actions are not discernible. The sky is clear blue with two distinct white cumulus clouds. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight.