This painting captures the perplexed expression on the face of a deer, created with intricate detailing. Judging by his expression, he may seem to be leaving a lot behind with a desire to move forward, yet anxious about his next steps and consequently, his future. The deer is in a rather pensive mood which endows his face with a human-like quality. The colourful background, consisting of trees, rays of sunlight, a cliff is to serve as a contrast for the dark, sombre foreground.