Valence
- Original dimensions
- 301 x 351 cm
- Museum
- The Hispanic Society of America
- Year
- 1916
Scene depicted
In this painting , Sorolla invites us to discover picturesque scenes of daily life in the city of Valencia. Between lively market scenes and silhouettes of bathers under the bright sun, the composition unfolds an atmosphere that is both joyful and serene, capturing the essence of this land rich in colors and light.
Historical context
Created in 1916, the painting "Valencia" finds its origin in the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain. This masterpiece is part of the Impressionist movement that marked the period. At that time, the artist Joaquín Sorolla , immersed in the cultural and artistic effervescence of his time, managed to capture the very essence of this sunny region. Currently housed at The Hispanic Society of America in New York, this majestic painting , with its impressive dimensions of 301 x 351 cm, transports you directly to the heart of Spanish history.
Place in the artist's career
"Valencia" is a flagship work that crowns a period of maturity in Joaquín Sorolla . It stands among his greatest achievements, alongside other iconic paintings such as "The Beach of Valencia" and "The Bathing at the Beach," showing both a technical and emotional evolution in his ability to capture light and life.
Anecdote
Joaquín Sorolla once stated: "Light is the color of air." Perhaps it was at dawn on a clear spring morning, when he let his gaze wander through the alleys of Valencia, that he felt the inspiration that gave birth to this masterpiece . The evocative power of the painting , with its bursts of light and play of shadows, still resonates like an echo of that precious moment.