A small thatched cottage sits among soft green trees on the right bank of a slow river, with a wooden rowboat tied at the water's edge. A dirt path and tall reeds lead the eye along the bend toward rolling hills that fade into haze.

The sky is creamy yellow with touches of blue, and its light is reflected in the water. Fine cracks across the surface give the painting the look of an old canvas. The brushstrokes are loose and the mood is gentle and nostalgic.