A broad iron bridge stretches across the upper half of the scene, its arches and railings rendered in loose, horizontal strokes beneath a sky of layered gray clouds. Beneath the bridge, the calm surface of the water reflects the muted sky and the structures along the bank, broken by the vertical masts and hulls of several boats. To the left, a yellow-hulled sailboat sits moored with its mast rising nearly to the bridge, while a smaller rowboat with a single figure floats nearby, its occupant painted with just a few dabs of color.

Near the center, a large, rectangular yellow building stands on the water, its windows and flagpole mirrored in the rippling reflections below. Dark boats cluster around the floating structure, their shapes loosely defined, while to the right, a greenish houseboat rests close to the riverbank. The riverbank rises steeply at the far right, covered in green brushwork and topped by a stone abutment and a reddish chimney, contrasting with the cool tones of the water and sky.

The brushwork is varied and visible throughout, with short, broken strokes describing the water’s shifting surface and broader, more blended marks shaping the clouds overhead. Soft blues, greens, and grays dominate the palette, punctuated by the yellow building and the red accents on the boats and flag, lending the scene a subdued, overcast mood. The composition is anchored by the strong horizontal of the bridge and the verticals of the masts, while the reflections and scattered boats create a sense of gentle movement across the water. Claude Monet painted Bridge at Argenteuil on a Gray Day in 1876, depicting a riverside view at Argenteuil with boats and a bridge.