A tall, ribbed ceramic vase with bold vertical stripes stands low and centered, and olive branches fan out and upward from it to fill the width of the canvas. The leaves are pointed, the olives rounded, and the whole arrangement is symmetrical and seen straight on, with depth suggested only by overlapping branches.

The paint is matte and slightly chalky, with flat, unblended color fields on the leaves, olives and vase and visible brushstroke direction in the background wash. Even, shadowless lighting and loose, confident gouache-style brushwork lend the scene a calm, charming, earthy feel in olive green, ochre and cream.