The scene depicts a dense deciduous forest located in Marcoussis, France, observed during late autumn or winter

The scene depicts a dense deciduous forest located in Marcoussis, France, observed during late autumn or winter. A clear blue sky with wispy white clouds is visible above the tree canopy. The forest comprises numerous bare trees, primarily displaying intricate networks of branches devoid of leaves. A prominent, large tree in the upper-left-center features a substantial, dark mass in its upper branches, consistent with a bird's nest or a cluster of mistletoe. The forest floor is covered with brown leaf litter and appears to slope gently upwards towards the background. In the mid-ground, some smaller trees or shrubs retain dried, brown leaves. The foreground is occupied by a weathered wooden fence, constructed from horizontal wooden slats arranged in vertical panels, spanning the entire width of the frame. No individuals, animals, or active subjects are present.