Artwork

Court of the Dances, Alcázar, Sevilla

Court of the Dances, Alcázar, Sevilla, by Joaquín Sorolla, oil, 1910
Court of the Dances, Alcázar, Sevilla, by Joaquín Sorolla, oil, 1910

Court of the Dances, Alcázar, Sevilla is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Joaquín Sorolla. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

About this work

Overview

Court of the Dances, Alcázar, Sevilla is a 1910 oil painting by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, a Spanish artist known for capturing the effects of sunlight.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a sunlit garden scene within the Alcázar of Seville, featuring a paved path, trees, and steps leading to a building, emphasizing the interplay between figures and their surroundings.

Technique & Style

Executed in thick brushstrokes and bright, warm colors, the work showcases Sorolla's skill in capturing light and texture, characteristic of the Impressionist movement.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Joaquín Sorolla

Artist

Joaquín Sorolla

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.

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