This post-impressionist painting depicts a serene, tropical scene set in a lush landscape. In the foreground, two women with dark hair sit on the ground, wearing white tops and patterned skirts. The woman on the left rests her chin on her hand, while the woman on the right holds a small, round object. They are positioned against a backdrop of deep blue pools and soft, rounded grey rocks that define the middle ground.
Beyond the central figures, the landscape expands into a vibrant green field leading to a line of stylized trees and distant hills. Several other smaller figures in light-coloured garments wander in the distance, partially obscured by the foliage, suggesting a sense of movement and quiet activity within a mythic, idyllic setting. To the right, a large, flattened red shape provides a bold contrast to the cooler greens and blues that dominate the composition.
The artwork is rendered in Gauguin’s characteristic flat, decorative style, employing a palette of rich, saturated colours—deep teals, vibrant forest greens, warm ochres, and bright reds. The lighting is soft and diffuse, lacking strong shadows, which enhances the dreamlike, rhythmic quality of the scene. The bottom left corner contains the text "NAVE NAVE MOE."