In it we see a small white house with a wisp of smoke drifting from its chimney. It is nestled comfortably in the bushes on the river bank and seems to be in good repair, but could be very old. The house sits as naturally on the bank as the large trees that surround it. While the trees stretch their branches to the sky, the river slips quietly past. A dog is standing on the bank watching a horse-drawn cart cross the ford in front of the house.
Someone is in a boat, possibly picking berries from the bushes across the river.
The scene is filled with quiet activity. Clear blue can be seen behind the white billowy clouds that fill the large expanse of sky. It is calm, serene, safe. The sun must be directly overhead as there are few dark shadows, and everything is bathed in a uniform light. There is no symbolism displayed in this painting.