Painted in oil on panel, the work is particularly appealing for its close perspective and sensitive treatment of texture. Cazin brings together the rough surfaces of thatch and plaster, the irregular lines of the fencing, and the soft play of light to create a peaceful, intimate scene. The painting finds its appeal in the quiet beauty of an ordinary place.

The work of Jean-Charles Cazin (1841–1901) is in major museums including the Met, Musée d’Orsay, National Gallery London, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and Philadelphia Museum of Art.