The painting depicts a young man wearing oversized glasses, sitting on a stone pier with a red book in his lap, engrossed in reading. He is in a waterfront setting with a large sailboat docked behind him. The sailboat is sailing away from the man, leaving a trail of white foam in its wake. The man's hair is tousled by the wind, and he has a thoughtful expression on his face. The scene is painted with a vibrant palette and a painterly style that conveys a sense of movement and energy.