This painting immediately draws the eye along a narrow, winding path nestled between old walls that frame the scene like silent sentinels. The path, rendered in warm earthy tones, is speckled with scattered stones, inviting the viewer to imagine the crunch beneath one's feet. Surrounding the path, luscious greenery bursts forth with vivid shades of green—from the soft, almost velvety grass to the thick canopy of trees whose branches stretch overhead, filtering light in a dappled dance of shadow and color. The walls, one built of roughly stacked stones and the other of aged, moss-covered bricks, create a beautiful contrast between nature and human-made structures, blending seamlessly into the landscape’s quiet harmony.

Vallotton's technique here stands out for its crisp contours and flat planes of color that evoke a sense of calm and quiet introspection. The composition gently guides the viewer’s gaze deeper into the scene, beyond the bend, stirring a subtle curiosity about what lies beyond the walls. The restrained color palette, dominated by various shades of green, punctuated by warm browns and soft grays, evokes a serene and contemplative feeling. Created in 1923, this work captures a timeless rural retreat, emphasizing solitude and peaceful coexistence between nature and simple architecture, hallmark traits of post-Impressionist exploration and a personal signature style of the artist.