A dense carpet of ivy covers the ground, winding around the gnarled roots and trunk of a tree in the foreground. Clusters of rounded leaves and small plants fill the middle ground, rendered with energetic, curling lines and stippled textures that create a sense of lively growth. Every surface is animated by rhythmic marks, from the dense ivy to the rough earth, giving the scene a sense of movement and tactile richness.

The palette, as seen in this reproduction, is presented in tones of black, white, and grey, emphasizing the contrasts of light and dark rather than color. The scene is closely framed, with no sky visible, focusing attention on the intimate details of the garden floor and the play of light among the plants. The artist’s brushwork appears vigorous and expressive, with thick outlines and varied textures that suggest both the structure and vitality of the natural forms.

In the upper background, several upright tree trunks extend beyond the top edge, their bark rendered with vertical, broken lines that contrast with the dense foliage below. Bright highlights fall diagonally across the ground from left to right, creating distinct bands of light and shadow that cross the ivy and earth. Near the lower right corner, a large, twisted root juts out from the earth, its surface deeply furrowed and outlined with heavy, swirling strokes.

Along the left edge, the foliage thins out, revealing more of the textured ground and the base of another tree trunk, which is partially cropped by the frame. This work, titled Corner in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital, A, was created by Vincent van Gogh in May 1889 at Saint-Rémy.