The image depicts a moonlit scene of a harbor. Two large sailing ships are docked in the water with several other smaller vessels in the distance. The harbor is framed by rocky cliffs that rise up on either side of the water. The scene is bathed in an eerie, blue light from the moon, which hangs high in the sky. A single lamp post, perched on a cliff, provides a warm counterpoint to the cold blue tones of the image.