Two Sisters, Valencia
1909
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
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Artist
Joaquín Sorolla
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Two Sisters, Valencia is a 1909 oil by Joaquín Sorolla, a Impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
This painting depicts two young girls standing on a beach, with the ocean waves visible in the background. The girl on the left is dressed in a flowing white robe, while the girl on the right is wearing a blue swimsuit and holding a yellow ball. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of movement and energy in the scene. The painting features a range of colors, from the soft pastels of the girls' clothing to the deeper blues and greens of the ocean. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of spontaneity and freedom. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. Look up Joaquín Sorolla next.
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (27 February 1863 – 10 August 1923) was a Spanish painter.
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