This slice-of-life beach scene depicts an ice cream vendor in profile, pushing his heavy yellow-and-orange cart along the shoreline beneath a bright red umbrella.
The focus of the artwork is the convincing portrayal of motion and physical effort. The vendor's forward-leaning posture effectively communicates the weight of the cart. The bright primary colors of the cart and umbrella provide a vivid contrast against the cool blue and turquoise washes of the choppy sea in the background. It is a familiar, characterful depiction of a summer day by the water.