“Nature, the sun itself, produces color effects... instantaneously. The impression of these evanescent visions is what we make desperate attempts to catch and fix by any means at hand. At such moments I am unconscious of materials, of style, of rules, of everything that intervenes between my perception and the object or idea perceived.”
Quote by Joaquin Sorolla
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Joaquin Sorolla
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida was a renowned Spanish painter known for his vivid and emotive portrayals of Spanish people and landscapes. Born on February 27, 1863, in Valencia, Spain, Sorolla's early works were influenced by the Realist movement. He gained international acclaim for his paintings, especially at the 1889 World's Fair in Paris. Sorolla's style evolved to a more impressionistic approach, marked by his use of light and color. He passed away on August 10, 1923. more
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