The central focus of the artwork is a hunched, pale-skinned, creature-like figure with sharp features and glowing eyes, identified as Gollum. It is crouching in a low, predatory stance upon a large, dark, moss-covered log in the foreground. The creature's long, spindly arms stretch out toward the right side of the frame as if investigating something in the dense, shadowy forest floor.
The setting is a dark, atmospheric wetland or swampy forest, shrouded in a murky, golden-toned mist. The background consists of vertical, silhouetted tree trunks that recede into the gloom, creating a sense of deep, oppressive space. The composition is unbalanced, with the creature drawing the eye to the left, while the right side of the scene dissolves into indistinct, dusky shapes and obscured movement, suggestive of hidden travelers or shadows.
The color palette is muted and earthy, dominated by deep blacks, charcoal grays, and sickly olive greens. A faint, ethereal glow emanates from the center, casting a yellowish light that highlights the creature's back and head while leaving the rest of the forest in thick, mysterious shadow. The artwork has a painterly, textured quality, reminiscent of concept art or a matte painting for a fantasy film, with visible, gritty brushstrokes that emphasize the grim and foreboding mood of the scene. In the upper right corner, text reads "J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: a fantasy film."