A round wicker basket sits at the center of the composition, filled with apples that vary in shades of yellow, green, and russet. Each apple is distinct in its form, some with deep grooves and irregular shapes, others smoother and more rounded, their surfaces marked by subtle highlights and shadows. The basket rests on a white cloth that spreads diagonally across the lower half of the image, its folds and creases described with swift, curving strokes of pale blue, yellow, and green.

Behind the basket, the background is divided into two zones: a vertical field of green, textured with horizontal strokes, and a lighter area where the cloth meets the wall, rendered in a softer, almost shimmering palette. The artist’s brushwork is energetic and visible throughout, with short, rhythmic marks that animate the surface of the painting, especially in the cloth and the background. Fine, dark outlines define the edges of the apples and the basket, setting them apart from the paler ground and emphasizing their forms.

The apples are arranged in a loose cluster, some overlapping, others spaced apart, creating a sense of casual abundance. The composition is simple but carefully balanced, with the basket slightly off-center and the cloth’s diagonal sweep guiding the gaze across the scene. The palette is dominated by earthy yellows and greens, punctuated by the brighter tones of the apples and the subtle blues and whites of the cloth.

The overall effect is one of freshness and immediacy, as if the fruit has just been gathered and set down for a moment’s contemplation.