Artwork
Don Ramón Piña y Millet
Don Ramón Piña y Millet is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Joaquín Sorolla. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Don Ramón Piña y Millet is a portrait painted by Joaquín Sorolla in 1909, executed in oil paint. It is now part of the Museo del Prado's collection in Madrid.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a bearded man wearing ornate attire, including a dark jacket with gold accents and a blue sash with gold trim and white flowers, suggesting a high-ranking individual, possibly a military officer or royal family member.
Technique & Style
Sorolla's post-impressionist style is characterized by vivid depictions of people under Spanish sunlight, and this work showcases his skill in capturing luminous effects with realistic attention to detail in the subject's clothing and facial features.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.
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