The composition utilizes a portrait orientation to emphasize the verticality of Lisbon’s famous hills, where the iconic tram serves as a vibrant focal point. By employing a watercolour technique, the artist softens the urban landscape into fluid washes of color, allowing the architectural details to bleed into the surrounding world map elements. This layering creates a sense of place that is both a physical location and a historical document.

There is a distinct retro quality to the palette and linework, evoking the golden age of mid-century travel posters. The integration of vintage map motifs suggests a journey that spans across borders, grounding the specific local transit of Lisbon within a broader global context. It is a work that celebrates the romance of exploration and the enduring character of European streetscapes.