When faced with this work, one cannot, but help make certain observations. Three parallel lines are dissected by eight verticals. An unorthodox, but effective composition that fills the canvas. What makes the vertical trees interesting are the plentiful fine twigs and branches, which appear to look like a spiderweb. The scene is then embellished by the soft warm light, shining on the lake and foreground. This feature gives the painting an aristocratic, or perhaps, regal look. The longer one looks, the more one discovers in this very visually enticing painting.