A snow-dusted mountain range sits at the center of a wide valley, with a V-shaped gap between the peaks. Golden aspen and birch trees line both shorelines, and dark green pine forest covers the lower slopes.

The still lake fills the lower half of the picture and mirrors the mountains, trees and sky. Soft, diffused morning light glows behind the central peaks, and low mist rises from the valley floor between the treeline and the mountains, so depth comes from atmospheric haze rather than sharp perspective.

Loose brushwork runs throughout this oil painting, with softly blended strokes in the sky and mist and more textured, dabbed strokes in the foliage. The mood is serene, dreamy and contemplative.