Joaquín Sorolla, the Landscape with Figures

Joaquín Sorolla, The Landscapes with Figures, is a look into the inner workings of the great Spanish artist, His hard work and analysis over many years provided his insightful and searching mind to find his way to paint Nature- All in his own unique fashion. Many artists then and now revere his shill to actually feel the sun and with boldness of color. He was fearless and relentless in capturing the beauty of Nature. He is often compared to John Sargent, and while both men were introduced to the impressionist brand, they were not swayed from finding a better path. Sorolla is a true original and has the same power with his canvases today as he did then to awe the Art World.

[@Kerbeygrip]

My absolute favourite artist. Such competence with light and form, colour and composition. Superb.

[@jaysingdamodare6312]

thanks for sharing

[@johngraham4053]

Fabulous, wonderful painter. Every mark like a musical note, such joy thank you

[@DonAndrewsAWS]

A master of light!!!!

[@j.eliotmason18]

Great video as always except one thing; Sorolla = So-roy-ya

[@sylvainst-pierre8725]

''Enjoyed the video'' would be an understatement for me. It is once again a brilliant presentation of an artist. Thank you

[@grahamgillard3722]

He captured bright sunshine on a beach better or differently to other Europeans. I think its because of the sunlight in Spain. His beach scenes are like the beaches here in Australia.

[@Treeman196]

Great art is timeless

[@wemblyfez]

Wonderful. Saw an exhibition in Paris a few years ago comparing Sorolla and Sargent (as if one could compare these two masters!). It has stayed with me since then; I always look back at these two geniuses as I struggle with my own work. So happy to have discovered this channel. Look forward to more Sorolla and more inspiration.

[@vaporizer08]

In my view Sorolla is in the same 'ultimate masters' league with other great painters like Sargent, Velasquez and Rembrandt. It puzzles me why he is still so underrated. Thanks for this great video.

[@NorahsYarnArt]

In his time, he was very popular and sought after and actually quite successful.

[@PortugalZeroworldcup]

Happy birthday to him 🇪🇸

[@nessapainter]

You are so right!!

[@DamsonElvira1212]

I saw an exhibition of his work at the national Gallery in London. What struck me apart from the glowing colours (the deliberate use of opposites on the colour wheel) was the size of the canvasses and also how unfinished (even unpainted) are the edges of quite a few of the pieces. My guess was that he was so successful he could say when he had done enough.

[@lynettestrauss4401]

My favourite painter!

[@margaretcroft]

Oh, how wonderful to see this - thank you so much for this beautiful presentation of this gifted artist…watched this on my iPad, but now I must screen share it on the big tv tonight for a better look! I would love to know more about his palette and the use of the transparent colors…I have only seen one of his BIG canvases, some time ago in Amsterdam, I believe, and all I could think when I saw it, was that this is an artist who really know and embraces orange! It was so vibrant, it stunned from across the room! Thank you, thank you - this is an amazing channel for artists who love to study and learn about other artists!

[@robertchantry1981]

Wonderful presentation! Thanks 🙏

[@tedclemens4093]

Gray day outside. Thank you for the walk in the sunlight.

[@geraldskinner63]

The master of masters! Sorolla is an inspiration beyond the brush! I loved how he was obsessed with painting his family and his smoking hot wife! That’s how Joaquin rolls!

[@paulbenedetti8869]

Absolutely brilliant painter.

[@Joel-ml5bg]

Fearless. Amazing.

[@tjs9876]

Just amazing.

[@luisfernandez-izquierdo502]

Joaquín Sorolla i Bastida, an absolute wonderful master. Highly recommended his house-museum in Madrid. Thanks for the video.

[@philbrown6787]

His blues are just as intense as a Parrish (whom I love, too)

[@stevescott2903]

Wonderful! Thank you so much for this one. Explosion of life, color, emotion. Script & narration excellent as per usual.

[@cincy.a.l.w3219]

I love these videos so much. The "Ser-o-LA" thing bothered my ocd a little. lol. I am sure it is computer voice talking in their defense. It's going to say what is typed. Every one of these vids is full of information. Thank you

[@sketchartist1964]

It has no problem pronouncing Lepage in French.

[@Fatemee3DArt]

He is best

[@DamsonElvira1212]

I agree it sounds like an AI voice - it is clear but monotone. I have to mute the script for this reason and try and read the transcript instead.

[@maria-doloresvazquez-abad4221]

Wonderful. Could add in the notes the reference to each painting or photo shown: title, medium, size and where it is (museum, collections, etc)?

[@sublimeister9630]

Amazing art and elucidation of his works… Nice video essay. 👍😊

[@Fatemee3DArt]

You are right😊

[@saraht4973]

Happy to have found this channel. Thank you 🙏

[@gammelllackinstitute]

Welcome!

[@Fatemee3DArt]

Me too😊

[@nenemydog]

Fun fact: Apparently someone who watched Sorolla paint said that he would paint "like a pig eats".

[@patrickmcdaniel8123]

This sounds correct. You can tell he really enjoyed pushing that paint around.

[@laurenelyseart]

Great video, and I have a question. Timestamp about 10:37 discuses how he achieves unity through grouping masses and the narrator offers "then with a quick overlay on the canvas with a thin harmonious color, tidy it up" - asking for a bit of clarity. Is the technique you're describing that of doing a thin wash / glaze of color over the entire painting at the end?

[@gammelllackinstitute]

Good question! It is documented that Sorolla, after much placement of color on a canvas, asked an onlooking artist to leave for a moment or two for something-when he returned the thin veil of color was overlaid on the canvas thereby unifying all the parts. Most interesting. Also, Sorolla on our previous Videos (on Sorolla) said Velasquez did the same on Las Meninas. Very interesting bits. Very good question,- thanks.

[@laurenelyseart]

@@gammelllackinstitute Thank you for taking the time to respond and clarify. Very interesting indeed, especially given the Velasquez info, too. (& how he asked an onlooker to leave. Wonder if it was his intention to guard the technique.) Thanks again for the video and info! It's so appreciated.

[@issol7643]

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