A painted portrait of a young child with light hair, blue eyes, wearing a dark and white outfit
The image is a vertical portrait painting of a young child, depicted from the chest up, against a dark, reddish-brown background. The child's head is slightly turned to the left, and their gaze is directed slightly upward and to the left. The child has fair skin, rosy cheeks, and light, somewhat unruly, curly hair that appears blonde or light brown. Their eyes are a striking blue, and their lips are a soft red, slightly parted. They wear a dark, possibly navy or black, long-sleeved garment with a wide, white, rounded collar or pinafore-like overlay that covers the shoulders and chest. The white garment has a dark trim around the neck and along the edges of the rounded shape. The brushstrokes are visible, particularly in the hair and background, contributing to a soft visual texture. The overall lighting suggests a soft illumination from the front, highlighting the child's face.