A woman stands leaning lightly against a wooden table, her right hand resting on its polished surface while her left hand holds the edge of her grey dress. Her dress is high-necked and long-sleeved, with delicate pleats running down the bodice and sleeves, and a wide white belt cinched at the waist with a gold buckle. The fabric of the dress catches the light with subtle variations in tone, from soft blue-greys to cooler silvery highlights, suggesting the play of daylight across its folds.

Her face is softly illuminated, revealing a gentle expression with slightly parted lips and a faint blush on her cheeks, framed by short, dark, wavy hair. She gazes outward, her eyes meeting the viewer with a calm, poised demeanor. Behind her, a pale background is punctuated by a white chair with a decorative back and a screen or textile panel in muted greens and yellows, adding depth and texture to the composition.

The floor and lower part of the table are rendered in loose, visible brushstrokes, contrasting with the more refined handling of her face and hands. Light falls evenly across the scene, eliminating strong shadows and lending an airy clarity to the portrait. The composition is vertical and elongated, emphasizing the elegant stature of the subject and the flowing line of her dress.

Small details, such as the glint of an earring and the subtle pattern on the chair, reveal the artist’s attention to both character and setting. The subject is Clotilde García del Castillo, depicted in a portrait by Joaquín Sorolla in 1900. The portrait’s refined execution and the sitter’s composed pose reflect Sorolla’s skill in capturing both likeness and atmosphere.