The artwork features a classic Impressionist scene of a water garden. The composition focuses on the surface of a pond, filled with vibrant green lily pads and blooming water lily flowers scattered across the water. The view is looking down at the pond, creating an immersive, flat perspective that emphasizes the play of light on the water's surface.
The colour palette is dominated by varying shades of blue, ranging from deep azure to pale cerulean, which represent the reflections and the depths of the water. Interspersed among the blue are patches of lush greens, deep teals, and soft pinks or magentas from the flowers themselves. Short, visible brushstrokes create a textured, shimmering effect across the entire surface.
This painting captures the transient quality of natural light and the serene atmosphere of a garden. The technique avoids sharp outlines, instead using dabs of pure colour to define forms, a hallmark of the Impressionist style. The lack of a horizon line forces the viewer to focus entirely on the intricate dance of light, colour, and organic shapes on the water.