The painting depicts a bustling harbor scene in Marseille, France, with several boats, ships and cranes visible in the foreground and background. The water is calm and the sky is clear, with vibrant hues of blue and green used to evoke a sense of life and activity in the bustling port town. The composition is characterized by bold, flat areas of color, with simplified forms and a strong sense of movement. Overall, the painting captures the energy and dynamism of a bustling harbor, conveying a sense of life and motion in the scene.