A ghost under a white sheet with two dark eye holes stands on a weathered porch. One covered hand holds out a small pumpkin pail with a carved face. The lantern lights the folds of the sheet from within, in warm orange and cream.

The porch boards, railing and wall are painted in soft grey with bold, visible strokes. A few red and brown leaves lie on the floor. The scene is more playful than frightening, in the style of a vintage trick-or-treat illustration.