The central figure is a young child with short, reddish-brown hair, dressed in a simple, long-sleeved white gown. They stand in a gentle, slightly bowed posture, cradling a small white bird against their chest with both hands. The child's expression is one of soft, quiet concentration, their gaze directed downwards toward the bird. A dark green garment is draped casually over one of their shoulders, adding a contrasting splash of color against the white dress.
The composition is set outdoors, with the child standing on a vibrant, flat field of bright green grass. Behind them, the background transitions into textured washes of deep blue and olive, suggesting a lush, perhaps wooded, environment. In the bottom left corner, a colorful, segmented ball rests on the grass, echoing the playful innocence of the scene.
The style is painterly and expressive, characterized by bold, dark outlines that define the figure and shapes against the loosely rendered, impressionistic background. The color palette is bright and punchy, dominated by the vivid greens, crisp whites, and splashes of red and orange. The light appears even and soft, contributing to a calm, gentle, and somewhat nostalgic mood. The work is signed with a dark, handwritten mark on the left side near the background horizon.