A curved wooden bridge painted in blue-green arcs across the upper half of the scene, its reflection barely visible in the water below. Beneath the bridge, a pond stretches across the canvas, its surface crowded with floating lily pads and scattered blossoms in pale pink, white, and yellow. Dense greenery surrounds the water, with tall grasses and leafy plants rising at the left and right edges, their brushstrokes loose and layered.

Sunlight filters through the vegetation, creating shimmering reflections and dappled patches of light on the pond’s surface. The paint is applied in visible, energetic strokes, especially in the water and plants, giving the scene a sense of movement and lushness. Horizontal bands of color in the water echo the bridge’s curve and the verticals of the grasses, unifying the composition.

Small details, such as the delicate petals of the water lilies and the subtle variations in green, reward close observation. In the upper left corner, a patch of yellow flowers emerges from the dense green foliage, adding a warm accent to the scene. The lower edge of the pond is painted with horizontal streaks of brown and blue, indicating muddy water and shadow near the bank.

Light falls most strongly on the lily pads in the lower center, where the colors appear brightest and the reflections are most pronounced. The bridge’s railings are outlined with swift, confident lines, while the paint on the water’s surface is layered in short, broken dashes that evoke ripples. A tree is depicted in the scene, as noted in the museum’s description, its presence blending with the lush background.