A dense, dark, leafless tree sweeps upward on the left, its gnarled branches in sharp silhouette against a vast, hazy sky. A flock of black bats disperses diagonally across the open space, shrinking in scale as they go to create depth and movement.

The palette of pale cream, soft sepia, dusty ochre and burnt umber is softened by a subtle vignette that gives the scene an antique, moody look. Blended, smoky brushwork in the sky contrasts with precise strokes on the silhouettes, over a fine canvas weave.