Bright sunlight pours across the canvas, casting luminous shadows on the sail and picking out the glistening crests of the green-blue waves. Several figures cluster aboard the boat, their bodies half-turned and faces obscured by hats or shadow, intent on their work as the vessel prepares to launch or land. Behind the main boat, more white sails catch the wind, receding into the distance and giving depth to the lively seascape.

The horizon is low, with the sky occupying nearly half the composition, painted in clear blue with a few wisps of cloud. Loose, energetic brushstrokes describe the churning water and the play of light on wet sand, while the sails are rendered with broader, sweeping strokes that convey movement and volume. The figures and boat are painted with a mix of precision and spontaneity, their forms suggested by quick dabs and lines that capture fleeting gestures.

The palette is dominated by cool blues and greens, with touches of warm ochre and red in the clothing and boat, creating a vibrant contrast. Small details, such as the reflections in the shallow water and the texture of the wet sand, reveal the artist’s keen observation of the coastal environment. A child in a red shirt and straw hat crouches in the shallow water at the lower left, reaching toward a white cloth or net.

A wooden barrel and a pile of reddish nets or baskets are visible inside the boat near the stern. The right edge of the canvas is dominated by the large sail, which casts a soft golden shadow on the figures below. The far left corner is filled with foamy green water, where sunlight glints off the surface in short, broken brushstrokes.

The distant horizon is punctuated by several tiny white sails, barely suggested with thin, curved lines. The boat's hull is rendered in deep, cool browns and blacks, contrasting sharply with the bright, sunlit water and sky. On the Coast of Valencia is the work of Joaquín Sorolla, painted in 1898. The National Museum of Fine Arts in Argentina holds this work in its collection.