A flock of cobalt-blue birds lifts away from a leafy autumn branch, wings spread and twisting in every direction. Rust, burnt sienna and caramel leaves scatter across a soft, dusty terracotta ground as if carried by the wind.

The painting has the matte, slightly chalky finish of gouache on fine canvas, with gentle tonal blending and a faint woven texture. The deep blue of the birds is the only cool note against the warm palette, and the open space on the right keeps the scene calm and graceful.