Who painted Jaime García Banús?

Jaime García Banús was painted by Joaquín Sorolla in 1896.

Where can I see Jaime García Banús?

Jaime García Banús is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Jaime García Banús?

Jaime García Banús is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Jaime García Banús?

Museum-quality prints of Jaime García Banús are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Jaime García Banús

Joaquín Sorolla , 1896

Jaime García Banús is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Joaquín Sorolla. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a ball held by the sitter, a motif that suggests playful leisure and social aspiration in late 19th‑century Spanish society.

The painting portrays a ball held by the sitter, a motif that suggests playful leisure and social aspiration in late 19th‑century Spanish society. Its depiction of the ball within a portrait context underscores themes of youthful recreation and the subject’s emerging status, reflecting broader cultural attitudes toward recreation and class identity during the period.

The work is catalogued as a portrait painted in oil on canvas, measuring 85.5 cm in height and 110 cm in width, and was completed in 1892. It belongs to the portrait genre and is part of the collection at the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display.

Technique & Style

Jaime García Banús is executed in oil paint on a canvas support, characteristic of Joaquín Sorolla’s portrait practice during the early 1890s. The work measures 85.5 cm in height and 110 cm in width, presenting a formal portrait composition. Stylistically, the piece belongs to the portrait genre and depicts a ball, reflecting the artist's engagement with social scenes of the period.

The painting was created in 1892 and is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

History & Provenance

Joaquín Sorolla executed the portrait of Jaime García Banús in 1892. Created as an oil painting on canvas, the work measures 85.5 cm in height and 110 cm in width. The piece depicts its subject with a ball, characterizing it within the portrait genre. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains located.

Overview

Jaime García Banús is a portrait painted by Joaquín Sorolla in 1896, executed in oil paint. It is a representation of a young child in a contemplative mood.