A young boy is seated on the ground outdoors, polishing a pair of brown leather loafers. He wears a gray puffy jacket. He is squatting on his haunches, leaning forward to concentrate on the shoes. He holds one of the shoes in his left hand while using a brush in his right hand to apply polish. The shoes sit on a colorful plastic bag or sheet that serves as a work surface. The ground is paved with light gray bricks or pavers. A bench or fence is visible in the background.