Burnt-orange pumpkins, a pale ridged white pumpkin, a green-and-cream striped one and small mottled gourds crowd together in a dense, edge-to-edge arrangement. A black raven and a lit taper candle in a slender brass candlestick are echoed on each side. Pale patterned moths rest among rust, gold and olive oak and maple leaves, clusters of red-orange berries and a few dried mum-like flowers.

Small crescent moons and star sparkles dot the dark background. A soft, hazy patina, like old varnish or a faded textile print, and gentle painterly brushwork give the scene a nostalgic, gothic-cozy feel.