The scene depicts an impressionist still life featuring a shallow wicker basket overflowing with several bright yellow lemons and warm orange citrus fruits. The basket sits centrally on a pale, sandy-coloured surface, with a dramatic, deep blue piece of fabric draped folded near the foreground. Behind the basket, there are stylized, painterly green sprigs or foliage that add texture and a sense of movement to the background.
The painting is executed in the distinctive post-impressionist style of Vincent van Gogh, characterized by thick, visible brushstrokes and a vibrant, yet earthy palette. The lighting is soft and warm, highlighting the rounded forms of the citrus fruits against the muted background tones. The overall mood is quiet and rustic, capturing a simple, domestic moment in nature.
In the lower right corner, the artist’s signature is visible, inscribed as 'Vincent' followed by 'Arles 89'. The composition is balanced but slightly asymmetrical, drawing the eye toward the cluster of fruit while the blue cloth provides a sharp, cool contrast to the warm hues of the lemons and the background. The entire image conveys a sense of rich, tactile texture through the artist's expressive application of paint.