This watercolor reflects Cross' evolved Neo-Impressionist style from his time in the south of France. Cross conveyed a sense of sparkling sunlight by letting areas of the paper shine through between touches of watercolor, using the distinctive brushwork of the Neo-Impressionist technique. This work depicts a Mediterranean landscape featuring the vibrant blues and greens typical of his Côte d'Azur works, enhanced by warm yellow and orange accents. Cross turned to watercolor for plein air studies, finding this medium provided the immediacy and spontaneity his oil paintings could not achieve.

Henri-Edmond Cross (1856-1910) was a major Neo-Impressionist painter who evolved from naturalistic painting to Pointillism after his encounters with leading artists of the movement. He moved to Saint-Clair in southern France in 1891 where he developed his bold use of color and light. His innovative approach to color and technique influenced the next generation of modern painters, helping to bridge Neo-Impressionism with the first movements of modern art.