"the article described" is correct and can be used in written English.
For example, "The article described the fascinating history of the town."
And the article described incorrectly the casualties in that attack.
The article described the show using gaming vocabulary and vernacular.
The article described a twelve-day tour, through the Slot.
And the article described her appearance in the show incorrectly.
The article described a cleanup operation that is overwhelmed.
The article described one of the student's projects.
A picture caption with the article described Mr. Brown and Ms. Esensten's return incorrectly.
The article described the project as an organisation promoting sustainable energy policy.
The article described incorrectly the strategy of so-called short-sellers.
The article described his condition perfectly, and the magnitude of his addiction suddenly hit him.
The article described the extreme simplicity of the tribe's living conditions and culture.
