The artwork portrays a close–up of the face of a kid, partially concealed by a curtain.
The focus of the canvas is represented by the careful and solitary eye of the kid. On one hand, he appears curious: he is eager to observe and understand what he sees in the world, and to capture every detail he can lay his eye on. On the other hand, he appears vulnerable: he feels the necessity to protect himself, and to keep himself far from that world that he yearns for, but fears just as much.
