This pastoral illustration depicts a lively farm scene set in front of a large, rustic, multi-story stone and timber farmhouse with a slate roof. In the center foreground, a young girl in a pink shirt and blue jeans stands holding the reins of a light brown pony. To her left, a boy stands holding a leather saddle, watching the scene. A small, friendly-looking brown dog sits between them near the pony's feet.
To the right of the girl, a line of four white geese waddles across the grass toward the farmhouse. In the lower-left corner, a hen with grey and white speckled feathers stands with several tiny yellow chicks scattered nearby. In the background to the right, a second child is shown riding a small pony near a set of wooden stairs leading to the house. The setting is bright and sunny, with vibrant green grass, a clear blue sky, and a large, leafy tree arching over the scene from the upper-left corner.
The style is a detailed, nostalgic illustration, reminiscent of vintage children's book art. The colours are warm and cheerful, using earthy tones for the stone and timber building, contrasted by the bright, clear blue of the sky and the natural greens of the fields. The light appears soft and natural, suggesting a pleasant afternoon on the farm. A small signature in the bottom right corner reads "M. Marlier."