The depth of contrast in this piece builds drama and supports Nash's goal of engaging his audience. The expression on the face is one of both release and supplication, with enough ambiguity to allow everyone to relate. It could have been construed as a more turbulent image, but the wind-swept hair and the technique used to mottle the background make the figure more static than dynamically unsettled. So instead of seeming troubled and stressed, the figure is content and relaxed. Stark and simple yet complete, effectively adding anymore to the picture without changing the nature of the painting would be impossible.

"I don't want to tell anyone what it means," Nash said. "I like to let people interpret my art as they see it. The artist and the viewer interpretation don't have to match up. I would even go as far as to say that's half the fun."