This artwork features four tall, vertical panels arranged side-by-side, each depicting a different female figure representing a specific time of day. The panels are framed by ornate, arched architectural borders typical of the Art Nouveau style, which incorporate delicate floral and geometric motifs. Below each figure, French text titles each section: "Éveil du matin," "Éclat du jour," "Rêverie du soir," and "Repos de la nuit."
Each panel is rendered in a soft, ethereal style with a palette dominated by warm golds, muted blues, and earthy greens. The figures are captured in graceful, flowing poses, integrated naturally into their surrounding landscapes of trees and blossoms. The first figure stands elegantly, the second radiates brightness in a golden garment, the third appears contemplative amidst twilight hues, and the fourth rests in a peaceful, sheltered setting.
The overall composition is decorative and symmetrical, evoking the feeling of an interior stained glass window or a set of silk lithograph screens. The artist's signature, "Mucha," is written in a distinct, fluid red script at the bottom center of the arrangement. A decorative red border frames the entire set, adding a final touch of formal elegance to the scene.