The central focus of this artwork is a dramatic scene featuring a red fox mid-leap, lunging towards a startled brown hare. The fox is positioned in the upper left, its body angled downward with its gaze locked intently on the hare, which is positioned in the lower right. The hare is shown in profile, appearing to be in the midst of a quick dash away from its pursuer.
The setting is an atmospheric, misty field with an impressionistic quality. The background is composed of muted, swirling earth tones, creams, and soft greys that evoke a sense of damp, foggy morning light. The composition relies on the diagonal trajectory of the fox to create a sense of urgent movement and tension between the two animals.
The style is painterly, reminiscent of a classic oil painting, with visible brushstrokes that provide texture to the fur of the animals and the hazy surroundings. The colour palette is dominated by warm ochres, russets, and deep browns, contrasted against the lighter, cooler tones of the mist. The lighting is soft and diffused, focusing all attention on the two creatures, while the edges of the frame fade into abstract, textured dabs of paint.