A child in a pale blue garment stands in the foreground, facing the sea, her back to the viewer, with sunlight catching the golden strands of her hair. To her left, two boys lie stretched out on the sand, both nude, their bodies angled toward each other as they play with something in their hands, their skin glowing with reflected light from the water. The sand beneath them is rendered with broad, loose brushstrokes, blending soft ochres and violets, while their limbs cast subtle shadows on the ground. Behind these figures, the shallow surf is alive with movement, as children splash and swim in the blue and violet waves, their forms blurred by the water and distance.

A small boat floats at the upper left, its hull painted in warm yellows and reds, casting a shimmering reflection that stretches across the water and merges with the cool tones of the sea. Every figure is absorbed in their own world, from the intent concentration of the boys on the sand to the carefree energy of the children in the surf. The artist’s signature appears in the lower left corner, confirming the hand of Joaquín Sorolla. The artist captures the sensation of summer heat and the coolness of water through his use of color and the lively, impressionistic handling of paint.

The figures are integrated into the landscape by the shared tones of their skin and the surrounding sand and water, creating harmony throughout the scene. The loose, energetic brushstrokes suggest movement both in the water and in the children’s gestures, reinforcing the sense of spontaneity and joy.