Joaquín Sorolla, 1863 - 1923, SPANISH
CHILDREN ON THE SHORE, ,c. 1905
Oil on canvas
33.5 by 63cm., 13 by 24¾in.
Private Collection
This scene combines one of Sorolla's most jewel-like renditions of the sea and cliffs of Cabo de San Antonio, Jávea, with a portrayal of a personal family moment. Depicting, from left to right, his three children, Joaquín, Elena, and María clambering among the rocks, their graceful movements contrast with the aquamarine and turquoise of the inviting water and the rugged faces of the rocky stacks. The canvas is a celebration of all that Sorolla held most dear in his life: the beauty of the Mediterranean coastline and his close-knit family. The sense of complete immersion in the scene is accentuated by the high viewpoint looking down, cutting out the wider bay and the horizon to focus on the fleeting moment. More on this painting
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27
February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a
Spanish painter. Sorolla excelled in the painting of portraits, landscapes, and
monumental works of social and historical themes. His most typical works are
characterized by a dexterous representation of the people and landscape under
the sunlight of his native land. More
on Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida
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