A young boy stands at the left edge of the canvas, dressed in a grey suit with a large white bow at his collar, his hands tucked into his pockets and his gaze directed outward. Behind him and slightly to the right, a girl in a vivid red dress sits on a wooden chair, her body turned toward the viewer and her face emerging from the darkness, framed by dark hair and a red ribbon. Further to the right, another girl reclines on a patterned armchair, also wearing a bright red dress, her head resting on her hand and her expression calm and contemplative.

The three children are arranged in a triangular composition, with the boy in the foreground and the two girls receding into the shadowy interior. The background is enveloped in deep shadow, with only faint suggestions of a room and furniture, while the children’s faces and clothing are illuminated by a strong, directional light. The contrast between the dark setting and the luminous red dresses draws attention to the girls, while the boy’s pale collar and face stand out against the gloom.

Sorolla uses loose, expressive brushwork in the depiction of the armchair and the floor, while the children’s faces and clothing are rendered with greater precision and clarity. The red of the dresses is painted with bold, sweeping strokes, creating a sense of movement and texture that contrasts with the smoothness of the children’s skin. The composition is carefully balanced, with the figures occupying the lower half of the canvas and the upper half dissolving into darkness.

Small details, such as the shine on the boy’s shoes and the delicate folds of fabric, reveal Sorolla’s attention to the effects of light and material. Mis hijos is created by Joaquín Sorolla in 1904.