Maria looks at the fish. Ferme
- Original dimensions
- 105.8 x 81 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1907
Scene depicted
This pictorial work depicts a charming and naive scene, where Maria, a child with overflowing curiosity, observes fish in a serene environment. The painting tells a silent story, a moment of connection with nature, conveying innocence and wonder characteristic of childhood. Water droplets shimmer under a benevolent sun, enhancing the magic of this suspended moment.
Historical context
Work : Maria gazing at the fish. Farm |BRK| Artist : Joaquín Sorolla |BRK| Year : 1907 |BRK| Museum : Not specified |BRK| Dimensions : 105.8 x 81 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“Maria gazing at the fish. Farm” is positioned at the heart of Sorolla’s career, marking a stylistic peak where the artist combines technical mastery and sensitivity. Comparing it to other works such as “The Bath, Portugal” and “The Siesta,” one can observe a clear evolution in the use of light and color palette, illuminating his impressionist style.
Anecdote
“Nature is my book, and each color my word.” These words of Sorolla capture the essence of his creative process. In developing the painting “Maria gazing at the fish. Farm,” he seized a fleeting moment: that of a child fascinated by the simplicity and wonder of the natural world, surrounded by the gentle sounds of water and children’s laughter.