The Wounded Foot
1909
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
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Joaquín Sorolla
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.
See the richer artist page1909
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The Wounded Foot is a 1909 oil by Joaquín Sorolla, a Post-Impressionism work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
This painting shows two children sitting in shallow water, with the child on the left wearing a wide-brimmed hat and the child on the right leaning over to examine their foot. The background is filled with people swimming and playing in the water. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of warmth and leisure. The painting's use of light and color creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.
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