Clotilde in Evening Dress
- Original dimensions
- 105 x 150 cm
Scene depicted
This painting unfolds a captivating scene where Clotilde, in evening dress, stands like a ray of light, radiating grace and sophistication. The image evokes a meeting of elegance and softness within an intimate setting. The meticulous details illustrate not only the beauty of the garment but also capture the essence of femininity of the time, making this canvas a masterful pictorial work.
Historical context
Œuvre : Clotilde en soirée dress |BRK| Artiste : Joaquín Sorolla |BRK| Année : 1910 |BRK| Musée : Museo Sorolla building |BRK| Dimensions : 105 x 150 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
The painting “Clotilde en soirée dress” represents a high point in Sorolla's career, illustrating his mature style. Compared to other works of his like “The Lunch of the Boat” and “Woman in White,” this painting reveals his technical and emotional evolution, from the use of bright lights to the exploration of the psychological depth of his subjects.
Anecdote
“Light is my dream, my quest, the very essence of my canvases,” Joaquín Sorolla could have said, enamored with the beauty of the world. It was on a bright afternoon, at the turn of a busy street in Madrid, that he spotted Clotilde, his muse, dressed in a gown of rare elegance. The emotion of a frozen moment, immortalized through his masterpiece , still resonates in this painting .