A broad stone bridge stretches across the centre of the scene, its arches just visible through a veil of blue and green mist. The bridge’s upper edge runs horizontally, dividing the composition into two bands: the river below and the hazy city above. Soft, horizontal strokes of blue, green, and violet suggest the shimmering surface of water in the lower half, with lighter touches indicating gentle ripples and reflections beneath the arches.

The sky and distant buildings merge in a wash of pale green and blue, with no sharp outlines, creating a sense of humid evening air. The paint is applied in loose, visible strokes, building up a soft, atmospheric texture that obscures details and emphasizes the play of light and colour. Near the lower right corner, the artist’s signature appears in blue, standing out against the lighter tones of the water.

The composition is balanced and horizontal, with the bridge anchoring the scene and the river and sky echoing each other in tone and movement. Claude Monet is the artist responsible for this work, as stated in the catalogue entry. The artist’s focus on atmosphere and fleeting effects of light is evident in the way forms dissolve into colour and the scene is unified by a cool, misty palette. The painting’s surface reveals Monet’s characteristic brushwork, with layered, broken touches that suggest movement in air and water.

The overall effect is one of quiet transition, as day gives way to evening and the city’s outlines are softened by the gathering mist.