The image is a black and white photograph of a barren landscape. The photograph is taken from a distance, looking down on a dirt road that winds through the center of the image. The road appears to be in a rural area, as there are trees and shrubs scattered throughout the landscape. On the right side of the road, there is a small building with a sloping roof and a chimney. The sky is overcast and the overall mood of the photograph is bleak and desolate. The text on the image reads "Boa Vista em 1876."