The image is a portrait of a young boy standing in a landscape. He is wearing a brown tunic and a black bag slung over his shoulder. He has short dark hair and is smiling at the camera. The boy is holding a long wooden stick in his right hand and a piece of paper in his left hand. The background shows a blue sky with white clouds and a mountain range in the distance. The painting is done in a realistic style with loose brushstrokes and vibrant colors.