A single white swan floats in profile with its neck curved in a graceful S and its orange and black bill angled downward. The wing and body feathers are built from layered, textured strokes of cream, white and cool grey.

The background is a pale, fog-like haze, and the faint reflection under the bird suggests calm water. Almost everything is white or grey, apart from the swan's bill, and the effect is quiet and serene.