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Garden of the Sorolla House (1920)
- Original dimensions
- 87.5 x 104 cm
- Museum
- Museo Sorolla building
- Year
- 1920
Scene depicted
This pictorial work reveals a lush garden, bathed in sunlight. The vibrant flowers bloom, creating a vibrant contrast with the soft shadows that outline the surroundings. It is a tribute to living nature, to the simple happiness of a moment spent, where each fragrance transports the mind to a place of serenity.
Historical context
It was in 1920, in Madrid, Spain, that Joaquín Sorolla , an iconic figure of the Spanish Impressionist movement, created this work. Garden of the Sorolla House is a living testament to his fascination with light and nature, a reflection of the Mediterranean warmth captured on this canvas. Currently, this painting is located at the Museo Sorolla, where it continues to captivate visitors with its timeless beauty.
Place in the artist's career
Garden of the Sorolla House is part of a peak period for the artist, marking a maturation of his style. Compared to Sun of My Life and Beach of Valencia , this painting illustrates Sorolla's progression towards a playful mastery of light and color, reinforcing his status as a master Impressionist .
Anecdote
“Light is the key to color,” said Sorolla. One May morning, while strolling in his garden, he felt inspired to create this canvas , where flowers and light dance together. This fleeting moment, imbued with sweetness, still resonates in this painting , immortalizing a moment of pure beauty.