The image is a black and white photograph of a wooden pier on the shore of a body of water. The pier appears to be old and weathered, with a wooden structure on the right side of the image. On the left side, there is a large wooden structure with a tall pole and a wooden railing. The structure is partially submerged in the water, and there are a few pieces of debris scattered around it. In the background, there are trees and buildings on the horizon. The sky is overcast and the water is calm, suggesting that the photo was taken during the day. The caption on the image reads "Von den Russen abgebrannte Brücke über die Düna nach Jakobstadt" which translates to "The destruction of the bridge over the river" in English.