These figures in a relaxed state contribute to the tranquil and serene nature of the landscape. Also present in the foreground is a house, barn, and shed to the left and a small house to the right. The small amount of houses present in this large expanse of land further illustrates the rural nature of the setting.
Cropsey employs a variety of artistic techniques to create realistic and stylistic elements. The construction of a vantage point from the top of a hill is produced through the inclusion of vegetation at the bottom of the canvas. This vegetation includes flowers with orange, red, yellow and white petals embedded among a variety of grasses that are painted in precise detail when compared to the rest of the composition. As a result, the viewer can interpret that they are viewing the scene from the hill that these plants are located on. Throughout the work, perspective is created through the use of varying degrees of detail. This technique is best exemplified by the varying detail given to the trees as they fall deeper into the background of the painting.
Another important element of this painting is the use of light. The light in the landscape is created by the sun, which is located slightly above the peak of the mountain in the upper left hand corner of the canvas. The presence of the sun is represented by a circular yellow hue that decreases in intensity outward from the center. The setting of the sun is further evident by the color of the sky which is not monochromatic, changes from lighter to darker blue moving from left to right. Additionally, Cropsey shows the effects of the sun's lighting by allowing the brightness of the sun to obscure the details of the mountains, according to their relative distance. The mountains to the left are shown as dark forms compared to the mountains on the right where topographical differences can be seen.
Lighting effects are also evident by the washing out of colors as one looks deeper into the painting.
