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Rocks at the Lighthouse, Biarritz, by Joaquín Sorolla, oil, 1906

Rocks at the Lighthouse, Biarritz

Joaquín Sorolla

1906

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

Dominant colour

Overview

Rocks at the Lighthouse, Biarritz is a 1906 oil by Joaquín Sorolla, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.

Who painted this?
Joaquín Sorolla
When & what style?
1906 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

This painting shows a rocky coastline with a lighthouse in the distance. The sky is gray, and the sea is choppy. In the foreground, people in white clothes are standing on the rocks, looking out at the water. The painting has a lot of movement and energy, with thick brushstrokes and vivid colors. The artist has used a lot of white and gray to capture the light and atmosphere of the scene. If you like this painting, you might also like 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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