A single almond branch, cut and blossoming, stands upright in a clear glass set on a flat surface. Each flower is painted with thick, textured strokes that give a sense of their delicate, layered petals and the vitality of new growth. The glass is rendered with vertical blue and white lines, suggesting its transparency and the way it refracts light, while the water inside is barely visible except for a faint suggestion of its surface.

The background is a muted grey, crossed horizontally by a single bold red-orange line that runs behind the glass and branch, dividing the space and adding a striking contrast. The tabletop beneath the glass is covered in diagonal strokes of yellow, blue, and green, creating a lively pattern that echoes the energy of the blossoms above. In the upper left corner, the artist’s signature, 'Vincent,' is painted in red, standing out against the subdued background.

The brushwork is vigorous and visible throughout, with short, expressive marks that build up both the forms and the sense of light falling from the left, casting blue shadows on the table. No other objects appear in the scene, focusing all attention on the fragile branch and its container. The almond branch casts a blue shadow that stretches diagonally to the right and downward across the tabletop, overlapping the colored strokes beneath it.

The blossoms display hints of yellow and green among the predominantly white petals, with touches of pink and blue accentuating the edges. The rim of the glass is outlined in a pale blue, with uneven, broken lines suggesting the thickness and roundness of the vessel. The red-orange horizontal line in the background is unevenly applied, with some areas appearing thicker and more textured than others.

Near the bottom right corner, the paint is thinner and the canvas texture is visible, contrasting with the heavier application elsewhere in the composition. The composition’s simplicity and focus on a single motif allow van Gogh’s distinctive brushwork and bold color contrasts to take center stage.