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  Tags: ,   Posted in: Books, Learning Opportunities  One Comment

Sorolla: Artist of Diversity

We are pleased to write regarding the subject of our most recent acquisition: Joaquin Sorolla, by Blanca Pons-Sorolla. This is a review and evaluation summarizing the leading opinions not only of Sorolla, his life and works, but also the macro trends in the arts in his lifetime that influenced his works, and how he influenced [...]

February 19, 2010  Tags:   Posted in: Books  3 Comments

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  Tags: ,   Posted in: Books, Learning Opportunities  No Comments

Sorolla Museum Opens Exhibition Exploring the Dialogues Between Sorolla & Velázquez

Joaquín Sorolla was the eldest child born to a tradesman, also named Joaquín, 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  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Books, Learning Opportunities  No Comments

Sorolla Catalogs from El Prado Exhibition Revisited

Hundreds of you have already ordered and received this extraordinary Sorolla catalog from me in the past month. Thank you! Even if you have already ordered this book, you may find the selected images and text of interest. Dick Bell Joaquin Sorolla, Self Portrait (detail), 1904 oil on canvas, 66 x 100cm, Museo Sorolla, Madrid [...]

July 16, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Learning Opportunities  2 Comments

Don’t Miss: Video from the Prado about the Sorolla Exhibit

Comments on the Sorolla exhibition at the Prado by Jose Luis Díez and Javier Barón. Approximate runtime 15 mins.

July 2, 2009  Tags:   Posted in: Uncategorized  3 Comments

Sorolla Catalogs from El Prado Exhibition have arrived!

The book can be ordered directly from HERE. Thank you for all the interest! Joaquin Sorolla painting in his studio, photograph. Museo Sorolla, Madrid. The Sorolla catalogs from El Prado Exhibition have arrived and by now all of you that preordered the book have it in your hands or will by Monday. My description of [...]

June 19, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: Books  No Comments

Sorolla’s “New” Painting at Sotheby’s Auction

You may find this of interest.  LONDON.- Sotheby’s 19th Century European Paintings sale on Wednesday, June 3, 2009, features a choice group of 15 works by some of the most representative Spanish artists of the time: Hermenegildo Anglada-Camarasa, Santiago Rusiñol, José Maria Sert, Joaquín Sorolla and Ignacio Zuloaga. The Bathing Hour, a striking canvas by [...]

April 30, 2009  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Books, Exhibitions, Learning Opportunities, Travel Opportunities, Uncategorized  One Comment