This expressionistic painting depicts a nautical scene filled with various types of vessels navigating a vibrant, blue sea. On the left, a white steamship with two tall, yellow-orange smokestacks cuts through the water, while several sailboats of different sizes and sail configurations are distributed across the composition. One prominent sailboat in the foreground has a slender, orange mast that pierces vertically through the frame, anchored by a light-colored hull.
The scene is arranged in an open, layered composition that gives the impression of a busy harbor or bay. The water is rendered with rhythmic, visible brushstrokes in varying shades of blue, suggesting movement and depth. Several small, dark, bird-like shapes are scattered across the surface of the water, providing a sense of scale and life. In the distance, a small motorboat sits near the horizon line, surrounded by soft, white clouds painted with loose, circular strokes.
The color palette is dominated by cool blues and whites, contrasted sharply by the warm, earthy oranges and yellows of the masts and smokestacks. The lighting feels bright and breezy, conveying a sense of calm activity on a clear day. The application of paint is thick and energetic, characterized by bold, expressive marks rather than fine detail, emphasizing the fluid nature of the sea and the structural simplicity of the sailing vessels.