The painting depicts a man in traditional Japanese clothing standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a bay with a fleet of ships engaged in battle. The man is wearing a dark robe and has long black hair tied in a topknot. His expression is stoic and he appears to be observing the scene before him with a sense of detachment. The ships are silhouetted against a hazy background of mountains and a cloudy sky. There are birds flying in the sky, adding to the sense of movement and tension.