This nautical scene depicts a tranquil harbor with various boats resting on the calm water. In the foreground, a cluster of rounded wooden lobster traps or crates rests on a shoreline, leading the eye toward two small wooden rowboats floating nearby. Further out, larger vessels dominate the view: a small, light-blue motorboat sits to the left, while two tall sailboats with prominent dark, rusted-red and black sails occupy the central space. Their masts reach upward, reflecting in the glassy surface of the harbor.
In the distance, a quaint coastal town stretches along the shoreline. The architecture consists of simple, colorful houses and buildings with red and grey roofs, interspersed with patches of green trees. The composition is structured within an octagonal border, giving the artwork a framed appearance. The palette is dominated by earthy tones, including the muted browns of the boat hulls, the deep reds of the sails, and the soft, dusty blues and greens of the water and town. The light suggests a hazy, overcast day, lending the scene a peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere.
The image is rendered in a representational, painterly style with visible, textured brushstrokes typical of mid-century maritime illustrations. Several white seagulls are captured in flight, adding a sense of movement to the otherwise still composition. The reflection of the boats in the water is softened and slightly distorted, enhancing the realistic depiction of the harbor's quietude. A small plaque at the bottom center of the octagonal frame carries the text, "2. AWAITING THE TIDE."