By the Pond by Sarah Robertson is a 9.5 x 13 inch oil on panel that is signed in the bottom left corner. The painting depicts a tranquil pond, surrounded by tall grass and a large overhanging tree. A simple barn can be seen off in the distance beyond the greenery. The sky above is overcast, signalling oncoming rain. Robertson uses soft, muted earth tones to create a still and somber feeling in this piece. Fine details in the foreground paired with softer, more gestural strokes in the background add an atmospheric perspective.

Robertson was a member of the modernist collective, The Beaver Hall Group, known for their inclusivity and for valuing artistic expression above all else.