The scene captures a tugboat floating on a body of water, possibly a lake or wide river. The tugboat is predominantly black, with a white structure on top, and appears to be stationary. The water is slightly choppy, reflecting the overcast sky. Along the near shore in the foreground, there is a mixture of dry vegetation, including grass and reeds. In the background, trees line the opposite shore, but without leaves. A red buoy marks a spot on the water near the boat. A bird flies overhead.