In this etching with chine collé, Daubigny captures an intimate moment of leisure as figures gather for a meal before embarking on a boat journey at Asnières, a recreational destination along the Seine near Paris. The artist's delicate handling of light and shadow through the etching medium conveys the relaxed atmosphere of mid nineteenth century leisure culture, while the thin Japanese paper support enhances the print's tonal subtlety. The composition reflects Daubigny's characteristic interest in capturing fleeting moments of modern life and his deep connection to the natural landscape and waterways of France.