Who painted Sorrento?

Sorrento was painted by Hans Thoma in 1909.

Where can I see Sorrento?

Sorrento is held by National Gallery of Art.

Can I buy a print of Sorrento?

Museum-quality prints of Sorrento are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Sorrento

Hans Thoma , 1909

Sorrento is an ink print by Hans Thoma. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Markings: Marked:Verso, stamped in black ink: COMISION NACIONAL DE MUSEOS / Y MONUMENTOS HISTORICOS / JOSE LUIS BUSANICHE / SECRETARIO GENERALE

About this work

Overview

Sorrento is a 1909 color lithograph by Hans Thoma, a German painter and professor at Karlsruhe Academy. The work is representative of Thoma's later focus on landscape subjects.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts the Italian coastal town of Sorrento, perched on a cliff overlooking the sea, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background. The scene conveys a sense of serenity and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Thoma employed a range of colors to create depth and atmosphere in the work, characteristic of his approach to landscape depiction. The use of color lithography allowed for a nuanced and detailed representation of the scene.

View up a Street in Sorrento [verso], François-Édouard Bertin

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Artist

Hans Thoma

Hans Thoma (2 October 1839 – 7 November 1924) was a German painter. An alumnus and later professor of Karlsruhe Academy, he is known for his landscapes, portraits, and symbolic works rooted in German regional life and…