Menzenbach utilizes a portrait orientation to stack horizontal bands of blue, creating a sense of depth that draws the eye upward through varying tonal shifts. The composition relies on the simplicity of the stripe to evoke the horizon, where the repetition of form mimics the constant, rolling motion of water against the shore.

By stripping the maritime subject down to its essential linear elements, the work emphasizes the relationship between color and structure. The vertical format provides a unique window into this abstracted seascape, allowing the viewer to experience the weight and calmness of the blue palette in a structured, architectural arrangement.