A row of fishing boats stands on the wet sand, their hulls dark and rounded, facing the churning sea under a heavy, overcast sky. The boats are scattered across the foreground, some grouped in pairs and others set apart, their painted surfaces catching the dim light that filters through the clouds. Along the right side, two figures walk together near a green boat, one in a red head covering and the other in lighter clothing, their forms loosely brushed and their gestures relaxed despite the looming weather.

A third figure stands near the shore, close to the water’s edge, gazing out at the restless waves that break in pale, foamy lines across the middle ground. The sand is rendered in broad, sweeping strokes of ochre and brown, with pools of water reflecting the muted sky and the hulls of the boats. The sea itself is painted in bands of cream, beige, and green, with the brushwork capturing the constant motion of the surf and the shifting play of light on the water.

Above, the sky dominates the upper half of the canvas, filled with cool greys and hints of blue, its surface textured by soft, horizontal strokes that suggest thick clouds and the weight of an impending storm. Each boat is distinct, with variations in color—some painted in deep reds, others in green or black—while the masts and flags rise in thin, vertical lines against the horizon. The artist uses loose, energetic brushwork throughout, especially in the depiction of the sand and water, lending a sense of immediacy and movement to the scene. The title, Tarde Tormentosa (Stormy Afternoon), points to the dramatic atmosphere and the tension between the calm of the grounded boats and the turbulence of the weather.

The palette is dominated by earthy browns, muted greens, and soft blues, with the occasional bright accent on the boats’ hulls and the figures’ clothing.