Friends crowd a shaded balcony above a river, leaning on the rail, talking and laughing. Straw boaters, a top hat and a flower-trimmed bonnet mark the different characters around the table.

In the foreground, bottles, glasses and a bunch of grapes catch the light. Behind the striped awning, green foliage and the bright water glow in loose, feathery brushstrokes. The mood is relaxed and convivial.