This painting presents a classic variation on the theme of reflections on water in nature, with the light on the trees and buildings casting a lively glow that accentuates bright pops of orange and shadows of teal. The viewer sees the intermingling of the natural and the urban, depicting the relationship between humanity and landscape as complementary. In the Impressionist style, the artist opts for vibrant color and suggestion over detailed realism. The real subject of the painting is light itself, with water and shapes as its canvas.