What child doesn't like to play and for boys it has to be baseball. With children, posing for a portrait is the last of their priorities. With a camera we can catch the child as they pass across the setting. This boy seems to be humoring the artist with a short pose on the way to the park. The simple grin reflects both idle curiosity and patient love for his parents.
The color of the eyes in contrast to the shirt emphasize the joy and vitality of youth. The white teeth, fair skin and smooth chin reflect the innocence of youth.