The Jump Rope
- Original dimensions
- 166 x 105 cm
- Movement
- post impressionism
- Museum
- Sorolla Museum
- Year
- 1911
Scene depicted
This vibrant painting depicts children trying out the jubilant practice of jump rope, a symbol of freedom and carefree innocence. The fluid movements, bursts of laughter, and youthful energy unfold on the canvas , attracting the eye and leading the mind to these precious, fleeting moments of childhood.
Historical context
Work : Le Saut à la corde |BRK| Artist : Joaquín Sorolla |BRK| Year : 1911 |BRK| Museum : Sorolla Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 166 x 105 cm |BRK| Artistic movement : post impressionism |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Le Saut à la corde marks a pivotal moment in Sorolla's career: it is both the promise of a bright future and a reflection of a confident style. Meanwhile, works like La Plage à Valencia and Les Rameurs highlight his technical evolution, incorporating refined light play and vibrant colors that characterize his recent artistic maturity.
Anecdote
"I do not paint things, I paint emotions" could have been said by Joaquín Sorolla . This canvas was born on a spring morning, while he was observing children playing in a sunny park. The light filtered through the trees, and the laughter mingled with the warm air, creating an atmosphere full of joy. This scene, captured with passion, echoes in the liveliness of Le Saut à la corde .