Three figures gather around a white-clothed table set with glasses, bottles, and fruit, their forms rendered in loose, vibrant brushstrokes. To the right, a man in a pale shirt reclines on a bench, his body stretched out and his right arm draped along the backrest, holding a glass aloft as he gazes outward. Opposite him, a woman in a dark blue dress sits with her back to the viewer, her profile and dark hair softly outlined against the sunlit garden lattice.

To the left, another man leans forward, his beard and features softly blurred, engaging the woman in conversation. The trellis behind them is covered in climbing greenery and orange flowers, framing a view of the river beyond. Through the open lattice, the Seine shimmers in blue and violet tones, animated by quick, broken strokes that suggest the play of light on water.

A rower in a yellow boat glides across the river, while a coxed four passes in the distance, their forms simplified yet distinct against the water. Sunlight filters through the foliage, casting dappled shadows and lending a luminous, airy quality to the entire scene. The palette is dominated by cool blues and greens, with warm accents in the flowers, faces, and the ochre of the boats.

Brushwork is lively and visible throughout, especially in the depiction of foliage and water, where color is applied in rapid, broken touches characteristic of Impressionism. The painting was first exhibited at the second Impressionist exhibition in Paris in 1876, under the title Déjeûner chez Fournaise. Today, the painting is recognized as an example of Impressionism, with its focus on light, atmosphere, and scenes of modern life.