This is one of my favorite paintings of children by this artist. The angle  from which the painting is done helps us to appreciate what it must seem like to be a child. Her small size in relation to a potted plant tells us that she is very young, perhaps four or so years old.  How must it feel to see the world from this child’s perspective. Everything must seem so BIG to her as we look at her from the vantage point of the artist as he takes in the awesome responsibility of being a single dad. She has made a big decision to help her father care for his plants.  Her love of nature is seen in her struggle as she grips the porcelain pitcher with both her little hands as she tries to pour the water into the thirsty plant; a big job for one so small. The little droplets of water on the floor tells us it has not been easy. The plant has been placed strategically near the bright window as we see the frame and sunlight reflected in the shiny surface of the hardwood floor. This use of light here is very effective. One can almost feel the warmth of the sun streaming in through the window. Even the hardwood is very well executed as the subtle pattern of the wood comes to the fore with the stroke of the artist’s brush as he takes us into a small corner of his world.  This is a delightful painting. Its simplicity makes it beautiful. It wins our hearts.