A pale blue sky, streaked with loose, horizontal brushstrokes, fills the upper half of the painting and sets a cool, airy tone. The jagged silhouette of Montagne Sainte-Victoire rises in the background, its slopes rendered in blocks of muted greys, blues, and ochres, anchoring the composition. Broad fields stretch across the middle ground, divided by thin, dark lines that suggest hedges or paths, with patches of yellow, green, and brown evoking the varied terrain.

In the foreground, a cluster of bare, angular tree branches cuts sharply across the left side, their blue and white outlines contrasting with the softer forms behind them. Short, visible brushstrokes create a patchwork effect throughout the landscape, giving the surface a textured, almost mosaic-like appearance. Hints of buildings appear low in the scene, their simple shapes and subdued tones blending into the fields and foothills.

The light appears diffuse, with no strong shadows, suggesting an overcast day or the soft illumination of morning or evening. Colour is applied in layers, with some areas of the canvas left thinly painted or exposed, especially around the edges and in the sky. The composition is structured by the diagonal sweep of the branches and the horizontal bands of land, leading the gaze toward the mountain peak.

A dense cluster of green foliage appears behind the leftmost tree branches, its rounded mass contrasting with the linear twigs. In the lower right corner, dark blue and green brushstrokes form a bushy mound that stands out against the lighter ground. The bottom edge of the painting shows exposed canvas and thinly applied paint, especially where ochre and pale blue meet.

Near the center, a small, reddish-brown roof is visible among the fields, hinting at a distant structure. The mountain’s peak is softened by a veil of pale paint, blending subtly into the sky above. Lines outlining the branches and fields are drawn with confident, dark blue strokes that remain visible beneath the layers of color. Paul Cézanne paints this view of Montagne Sainte-Victoire in 1890, focusing on the landscape’s structure and atmosphere.