Only a few leaves of deep red remain on the otherwise bare limbs of the maples; the oak leaves are russet and wrinkled; briefly through the trees is the glimpse of the bay, flat and steel-gray today with the overcast November sky.
The scene describes the late autumn landscape, focusing on the stark beauty of the maples and oaks. Most of the maple trees have lost their leaves, leaving only a few vibrant red ones, while the oak leaves have turned a faded, rusty color. This imagery conveys the transition of seasons and the onset of winter.
In the background, the bay appears flat and gray, reflecting the somber mood of the overcast...