A watercolour showing a military scene. An officer is shown handing his sword to a higher officer. He is shown full-length and facing forward with his upper body turned to the left, and has a stern expression on his face. Officers in different uniforms are shown standing behind him. The higher ranking officer to the left is shown full-length, standing and facing right in profile. He is wearing a green jacket and has a large moustache. Soldiers are shown standing to attention behind him. The interior of a guard chamber is shown in the background.
Inscribed above: 1838.