The center of attention is a large, washed-up, and sun-bleached tree stump with bare roots located on a snowy dune at Pape beach. The wood has acquired a silvery-grey and yellowish tone, and its complex shape creates a dynamic silhouette against the white snow. The warm light of the sunset illuminates the sides of the stump, casting a long, dark shadow on the uneven snow surface.

Around the stump, dry reed stalks and low, leafless bushes are visible growing on the dune slopes. The snow is laid in wave-like patterns, forming depressions and drifts around the wooden remains in places. In the background, the sky is clear and pale blue, with a gentle, yellowish glow from the setting sun visible near the horizon.

The landscape combines various textures—the rough wood, the fine branches of the bushes, and the smooth, sun-glinting snow. This view reflects the harsh yet beautiful conditions of coastal nature, where wind and sea create unique compositions. Silence and primal peace are the main themes of this winter scene.