The water below reflects the surrounding greenery in broad, horizontal strokes, with hints of violet and white suggesting movement and light on the pond’s surface. The upper half of the image is densely layered, with thick, swirling paint that gives a sense of lush overgrowth, while the lower edge is lighter and more open, allowing the canvas to show through at the corners. Throughout the work, the brushwork is energetic and varied, ranging from short dabs to sweeping arcs, creating a vibrating surface that suggests constant change in light and atmosphere.

Touches of purple, blue, and even pink punctuate the dominant green, adding depth and vibrancy to the scene. A faint, curved horizontal band near the center suggests the outline of the bridge, rendered in layered blue-greens with no visible structural details. The upper left and right corners are loosely painted, with the canvas peeking through in irregular patches of off-white and pale blue.

Small touches of pink and magenta are scattered amid the dense foliage, especially in the upper right quadrant. In the lower left corner, a few strokes of dark green and turquoise stand out against the lighter background, creating a sense of depth. The background is filled with swirling, overlapping marks that obscure any distinct sky or horizon line.

The paint is applied with visible texture, leaving ridges and impasto in several areas, especially where the foliage is thickest. Short, vertical lines in the lower right suggest reflections or ripples in the water, contrasting with the broader horizontal strokes nearby. No human figures or animals are visible anywhere in the composition, and the entire scene is dominated by vegetation and water. Le pont japonais (Japanese Bridge) is the work of Claude Monet, painted in the 20th century.

The painting dates from between 1918 and 1924. The Auckland Art Gallery lists this painting in its collection.