A huntsman in a scarlet coat, white breeches and a black riding cap rides a chestnut horse down a woodland track. A pack of tricolor hounds fans out ahead of them with noses low, and one more trails at the edge of the path.

The forest glows in rust, copper and olive. Tall trunks frame the scene, fallen leaves cover the ground, and pale mist softens the trees in the distance. The red coat is the brightest note in the painting and draws the eye to the center.