11 Beautiful Examples Of How To Paint By Joaquín Sorolla

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Joaquín Sorolla (1863 – 1923) was a brilliant Spanish painter who was known for his dexterous brushwork and vibrant portrayal of light in his landscapes and portraits. He painted with amazing haste yet beautiful harmony. He quoted:

“I could not paint at all if I had to paint slowly. Every effect is so transient, it must be rapidly painted.”

Here are 11 beautiful examples of paintings by Sorolla:

Joaquin-Sorolla-Bathing-Time-1904-700x498-1

Joaquin-Sorolla-End-Of-The-Day-Javea-1900-700x486-1

Joaquin-Sorolla-Louis-Comfort-Tiffany-1911-700x499-1

Joaquin-Sorolla-On-The-Rocks-At-Javea-1905-700x472-1

Joaquin-Sorolla-Return-From-Fishing-1908-700x425-1

Joaquin-Sorolla-Gardens-Of-The-Alcazof-Seville-In-Wintertime-1908

Joaquin-Sorolla-San-Vicente-Cape-Date-Unknown

Joaquin-Sorolla-Setting-Sun-In-Biarritz-1906-700x461-1

Joaquin-Sorolla-The-Coast-Near-San-Sebastian-1918-700x482-1

Joaquin-Sorolla-Maria-Dressed-As-A-Valencian-Peasant-Girl-1906

Joaquin-Sorolla-The-Milkmaid-Date-Unknown

I hope you enjoyed these beautiful paintings by Sorolla. He was a true master and an artist’s artist. His vibrant use of color and dexterous brushwork are things that all aspiring artists should study.

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Dan Scott

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