Sorolla: Diverse Artist Part Two
View part one of this article HERE. Second of May 1808 detail Joaquin Sorolla had an incredibly unique way of capturing scenes that makes them timeless. Many of his works, from the facial expressions to the incredibly real and vibrant color, to his portrayal of human emotion that endures through out the ages, afford the [...]
March 15, 2010
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Sorolla’s Paintings: The Embodiment of Love
Reprint of 2005 Editions of Joaquin Sorolla by Blanca, Pons-Sorolla, arriving this week. Order book here! Running Along the Beach Joaquin Sorolla’s paintings are the embodiment of love. He saw love in all his Spanish people, in the land, the sea, the families, the children, and the blinding, sparkling sun of his birthplace, Valencia. Not [...]
December 16, 2009
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Sorolla Museum Opens Exhibition Exploring the Dialogues Between Sorolla & Velázquez
JoaquÃn Sorolla was the eldest child born to a tradesman, also named JoaquÃn, and his wife, Concepción Bastida. His sister, Concha, was born a year later. In August 1865 both children were orphaned when their parents died, possibly from cholera. They were thereafter cared for by their maternal aunt and uncle. He received his initial [...]
November 3, 2009
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Pre-publication offer for new Joaquin Sorolla y Batista Exhibition Catalog
Museo Nacional del Prado announces a Special Opportunity; place your order now. A new 256-page hardcover catalog is being published and printed in Spain in preparation for the opening of the Sorolla Exhibition at the Prado on May 26, 2009. This new volume is being rendered with the highest quality materials in both printing and [...]
April 27, 2009
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Announcing an artist’s trip to Sarolla’s home and El Prado in Spain
Good Day from the new Barnsite blog! We are writing from our new blog and are excited to learn how Facebook, Twitter, blogging, and Youtube are changing and improving our life and our ability to quickly and succinctly communicate on a much wider scale. What fun! I have been at this for 10 days now and [...]
April 27, 2009
Tags: Adolph Menzel, Antonio Mancini, art gallery, El Prado, Joaquin Sorolla, Jules Bastien LePage Posted in: Learning Opportunities, Travel Opportunities No Comments