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Portraits of Elena and Maria with Old-fashioned Valencian Costumes, by Joaquín Sorolla, oil, 1903

Portraits of Elena and Maria with Old-fashioned Valencian Costumes

Joaquín Sorolla

1903

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Dominant colour

Overview

Portraits of Elena and Maria with Old-fashioned Valencian Costumes is a 1903 oil by Joaquín Sorolla, a Impressionism work, held at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.

Who painted this?
Joaquín Sorolla
When & what style?
1903 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

About this work

This painting shows two young women in traditional Valencian costumes, sitting on a white horse decorated with red and white flowers. The woman on the left wears a white dress and holds a red shawl, while the woman on the right wears a black hat and a white shirt. They are surrounded by trees and greenery. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast in the image. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the work of artist Joaquín Sorolla.

About the artist

Portrait of Joaquín Sorolla
Artist

Joaquín Sorolla

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.

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