The Pink Bathrobe
- Original dimensions
- 126.5 x 208 cm
- Movement
- post impressionism
- Museum
- Sorolla Museum
- Year
- 1916
Scene depicted
The painting, a true masterpiece, depicts a female figure wrapped in a pink robe, symbolizing delicacy and freshness of a stolen moment. Sorolla, with his unmatched mastery, manages to make the fabric vibrate and make the light shimmer on the surfaces, creating an intimate and warm atmosphere.
Historical context
Artwork : The Pink Robe |BRK| Artist : Joaquín Sorolla |BRK| Year : 1916 |BRK| Museum : Sorolla Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 126.5 x 208 cm |BRK| Artistic movement : post impressionism |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
The Pink Robe stands as one of the peaks in Sorolla's career. This painting reflects his mature style, where the expression of light and the fluidity of forms reach their full potential. Meanwhile, works like The Return from Fishing and The Nap reveal a fascinating artistic evolution, making Sorolla an undisputed master of light.
Anecdote
“Light is my muse, it dances on the canvas like a whisper deep within the soul.” This quote, which can be imagined as spoken on a sunny morning, perfectly resonates with the canvas The Pink Robe. The artist, captivated by a soft light filtering through the curtains, captured here a moment of pure serenity and intimacy.