A lively watercolor by William James Glackens captures a sun-dappled riverside scene where figures gather and frolic along the water's edge in an atmosphere of carefree leisure. Glackens employs his characteristic loose, fluid brushwork and vibrant palette to convey the shimmering quality of light reflecting off the river and the relaxed energy of the bathers. The composition reflects the artist's Impressionist sensibilities and his enduring interest in depicting the pleasures of everyday American life.