The image shows a group of people, presumably slaves, walking along a beach. They are dressed in tattered clothing and have their heads bowed in submission. In the foreground, an older man with a long white beard and dreadlocks stands out from the rest. He is wearing a turban and has a determined expression on his face. He carries a staff in his hand. The background of the image is a vast desert landscape, with the sun beating down on the sand. The image is full of tension and foreboding, and it seems clear that the people in it are on a long and difficult journey.