Artwork
Pepilla the Gypsy and Her Daughter
Pepilla the Gypsy and Her Daughter 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
Pepilla the Gypsy and Her Daughter is a 1910 oil painting by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, depicting an intimate scene of a gypsy woman and her daughter in a simple setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a moment of tender closeness between two generations of a gypsy family. The woman's embracing arm conveys warmth and protection, emphasizing their personal bond over external details.
Technique & Style
Characteristically, Sorolla employs natural light to illuminate his subjects, here casting a soft glow on the figures. The plain background further emphasizes the sitters, reflecting Sorolla's focus on capturing everyday Spanish life in vivid, sunlit settings.
History & Provenance
Created in 1910, the painting is now part of the J. Paul Getty Museum's collection, contributing to the institution's holdings of early 20th-century European art.
Context
This work fits within Sorolla's oeuvre of depicting Spanish culture and daily life, often under the influence of outdoor sunlight, though here the setting is more subdued and indoors.
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Artist
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.
