The painting features six Highland cattle of various colors and sizes. The two most prominent cows stand in the foreground, facing the viewer. The cow on the left is a reddish-brown color, and the one on the right is black and white. Both have long, shaggy fur and impressive sets of horns. Behind them are four more Highland cattle. In the background, there’s a rolling green hill with a cloudy sky above. The focus of the painting is on the cattle, their detailed fur and powerful builds depicted with realistic precision.