In this tiny painting, with just three basic colours (white, a mixed blue-grey, and a strange blend of browns that is sometimes greenish and sometimes deep orangey-grey), Thomson creates a radiant gem that is animated throughout. By omitting any sense of finish or tidiness, the artist achieves the freedom he had been working toward over the previous three years. Judging by his work during his final year, his all-consuming objective was to express emotion and passion.