Artwork
The painter Joaquin Sorolla
The painter Joaquin Sorolla is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist José Jiménez Aranda. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
The painter Joaquin Sorolla is an oil painting created by José Jiménez Aranda in 1901. It is a portrait of the Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Joaquín Sorolla, a bearded man with dark hair, wearing a loose white shirt and holding a paintbrush and palette. The plain, warm-toned background focuses attention on the subject, capturing a moment of pause in his work.
Technique & Style
The portrait is characterized by loose yet confident brushstrokes, lending a lively feel to the work. It is associated with the post-impressionist movement.
History & Provenance
Painted by José Jiménez Aranda, a Spanish artist born in 1837, the work is now held in the Museo del Prado collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
José Jiménez Aranda (7 February 1837 – 6 May 1903) was a Spanish painter and brother of the painters Luis Jiménez Aranda and Manuel Jiménez Aranda.
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Self-portrait with palette
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