Joaquin Sorolla is one of Spain’s most highly regarded artists, and this sumptuously illustrated volume does full justice to his work.
Sorolla is often bracketed as an Impressionist - in the way that, say, the Russian Impressionists or John Singer Sargent were; essentially realist artists who worked en plein air, influenced to a degree by French painting but not strict adherents to the movement’s colour theories. Sorolla was a distinctive talent whose work was characterised by dashing brushwork and his wonderful ability for capturing the effects of light.
The book contains examples of his broad range of subject matter which encompasses portraiture, landscape and coastal scenes, social and historical themes. There are 125 colour illustrations, beautifully presented and all of good size; I am assured that the reproduction quality is excellent by one of my painting students who extensively viewed his work in Madrid.
The text provides an informative biography and is supported by many black and white photographs of the artist at work and with friends and family.
A high quality book, valuable as both an introduction or a reference volume on a fine painter who deserves greater recognition; at the time of writing the book is available at a very reasonable price.
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J. McDonald
Sorolla: Masterworks.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 April 2014Verified Purchase
R. Carless
Best choice for someone new to Sorolla’s work.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 February 2016Verified Purchase
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Sorolla Masterworks
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william southard
An almost unknown artist.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2019Verified Purchase
