Two women recline in the foreground, their bodies stretched out across a grassy riverbank, surrounded by lush greenery and dappled light. The figure on the left lies on her back with one arm bent behind her head, her gaze directed upward, while the other rests on her hip. Next to her, a yellow hat decorated with a pink flower lies on the ground, its brim catching the sunlight.

The second woman props herself on her right elbow, her head resting thoughtfully on her hand as she looks toward her companion. Both figures are nude, their skin rendered in soft, luminous tones that blend gently with the surrounding landscape. Behind them, the foliage appears loose and vibrant, painted with broad, visible brushstrokes that create a sense of movement and atmosphere.

In the background, a group of three smaller figures bathes in a stream, their forms partially submerged and surrounded by shimmering reflections. One of these distant bathers stands upright, while the others crouch or sit in the water, their gestures relaxed and playful. The landscape is filled with soft greens, blues, and touches of pink and yellow, giving the scene a warm, idyllic feeling.

Trees arch overhead, their branches loosely sketched, framing the figures and leading the eye toward the hazy sky. The light falls gently across the entire composition, highlighting the curves of the bodies and the textures of the grass and leaves. Brushwork remains loose and fluid throughout, with contours softly blurred, merging figures and landscape into a harmonious whole.

Details such as the folds of the white cloth beneath the reclining women and the ripples in the water are suggested with quick, lively strokes rather than precise lines. The composition is balanced, with the two central figures anchoring the scene and the smaller group in the background adding depth and narrative interest. The title, The Bathers, and the artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, are given in the catalogue.