A view of Fowey in Cornwall. In the foreground several figures sit on a bench watching the sailing ships and boats in the harbour for the historic Fowey Regatta, held every August since 1819. To the right, a woman in a red dress stands with a child dressed in white, looking at the boats. The background shows the harbour set against a coastal landscape with buildings scattered across it. The overall palette of the painting includes muted and subdued colours, giving it a calm, serene atmosphere. The frame is ornate, with multiple layers and a slightly distressed gold finish, adding to the painting's classic aesthetic..