Two silhouetted workers are depicted in a dimly lit, industrial setting. They are positioned mid-frame, working with large metal containers filled with numerous small, dark-orange objects, likely nuts or seeds. The workers are facing forward and slightly angled toward the containers, using long wooden tools to move the contents. The overall composition emphasizes the work being done in a historical industrial environment. The scene is filled with warm, orange-toned light, hinting at the heat and steam produced by the process. The atmosphere is one of focused labor within a heavy industrial setting. Metal parts of large machinery and the steam in the air are visible, giving a sense of an industrial interior setting. The lighting is dramatic and focused on the activities of the workers. The perspective is from slightly above the workers, emphasizing the scale of the scene.