This charming scene captures a tranquil riverside view where a gently meandering Oise River flows beneath a modest bridge, likely near the Isle Adam. The painting’s composition elegantly balances the peaceful waterway on the left with a rustic row of buildings and a dusty path on the right, guiding the eye seamlessly into the depth of the scenery. Delicate swaths of lush green trees hug the riverbanks, their forms softened by a gentle, impressionistic brushwork. A small steamboat drifts quietly along the water, its plume of smoke adding a dynamic contrast to the otherwise serene setting. There’s a subtle human presence—two small figures and a horse-drawn carriage—adding life and scale without disturbing the calm.

The artist employs muted earth tones and a harmonious palette of soft blues, greens, and browns to evoke the peacefulness of a sunlit afternoon. The sky is painted with whispery strokes of pale blues and whites, with just enough texture to evoke a mild breeze. The play of light and shadow on the buildings and ground captures the warmth and stillness of the scene, inviting the viewer to almost feel the quiet air and hear the gentle ripple of the river. Historically, this serene depiction fits into the tradition of late 19th-century landscape painting where industrial elements such as the steamboat begin to coexist within pastoral views, subtly hinting at modernity encroaching on nature. The brushwork, fresh and lively yet deliberate, reflects an impressionist sensibility, lending the scene both immediacy and atmosphere.