The main subject consists of two chestnut-coloured work horses with prominent white manes, harnessed together and pulling a red cart. The horses are positioned in the foreground, facing forward with a calm expression, adorned in black leather bridles and heavy-duty harness equipment. Their coats have golden-brown tones, and their thick manes frame their faces, emphasizing their strength and steady temperament.
The setting is a serene, rural farm landscape during what appears to be a bright, sunny day. Behind the horses lies a sprawling field of tall, green corn stalks, suggesting a late summer or early autumn harvest season. In the distance, a classic white farmhouse with a red barn stands against a backdrop of rolling, tree-covered hills that fade into a soft, hazy blue-grey, creating a sense of depth and peaceful countryside living.
The artwork is rendered in a realistic, painterly style with warm, inviting colours. The golden light of the day highlights the texture of the horses' coats and the lush green foliage of the cornfield. The composition is balanced, with the large figures of the horses anchoring the lower portion of the image, while the gentle horizontal lines of the fields and distant hills create a harmonious, expansive view of a traditional agricultural scene.