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Another Margarita! (Yet another Daisy!)
- Original dimensions
- 78.75 x 51.25 cm
- Museum
- Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
- Year
- 1892
Scene depicted
In this canvas , a radiant young girl tenderly leans over a daisy, evoking the innocence and beauty of life’s simple pleasures. Sorolla's vibrant universe translates a suspended moment where time seems to stand still, allowing the viewer to feel the purity and lightness of childhood, immersed in a luminous glow.
Historical context
Created in 1892 in Valencia, Spain, this painting is part of the Spanish Impressionist movement, which marked the end of the 19th century with its bright and colorful approach. The canvas is currently housed at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, a prestigious setting for this iconic work. Its size, 78.75 x 51.25 cm, gives it a presence that is both delicate and assertive, reminiscent of the refined aesthetics of its time.
Place in the artist's career
¡Another Margarita! represents a key milestone in Sorolla's career, combining technical mastery and raw emotion. This painting is at a crossroads; previously, he had demonstrated his skill in landscapes, such as his canvases of Andalusian beaches, but here, he further explores humanity through intimate scenes, while laying the groundwork for future works such as the tragic painting of sailors or the vibrant portraits of high society.
Anecdote
Joaquín Sorolla , in a burst of creative energy, reportedly said: “I paint light as a poet writes truth.” The vivid colors of that spring morning, where he captured a young girl surrounded by daisies, illustrate his talent for immortalizing the moment. This simple yet evocative scene becomes a reflection of a vibrant nature, marking the heart of his painting .