SOROLLA'S CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT

The Bath at La Granja, 1907

In the summer of 1907, Joaquín Sorolla painted in the gardens of La Granja de San Ildefonso, an idyllic setting he had briefly encountered the previous autumn when he went to paint the portrait of King Alfonso XIII. He found the gardens very beautiful to work in. On this summer trip, he enjoyed the company of his family and painted for long days for pleasure and in the fresh air, in a natural setting that invited experimentation.

* Report by Karla Ingleton Darocas. Hons. B. A.  (KarlaDarocas.com)

THE ENLIGHTENED CHILDREN OF SOROLLA

Elenita at her Desk' (1898)

Now that the new school year is starting, it might be a good idea to take a look at Joaquín Sorolla and Clotilde as parents. They were both very concerned about their children's education, first at home, where Clotilde gave lessons, and later at the Institución Libre de Enseñanza. 

* Report by Karla Ingleton Darocas. Hons. B. A.  (KarlaDarocas.com)

LECTURE * SOROLLA CHILDHOOD - TBA

This LECTURE by Karla Darocas will prepare you to DISCOVER, ENJOY & APPRECIATE the works of Joaquín Sorolla featuring children.

NEWS & UPDATES - SEPT, 16, 2022

Greetings SpainLifestylers,

One more newsletter before I jump into the fray!!

NEWS & UPDATES - SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Greetings SpainLifestylers,

What a hot summer. Wow. The hottest since records began, according to the weather services in the news

I managed to see two fabulous exhibitions at our wonderful Fine Arts Museum in Valencia, along with a few of my favourite art-loving women. 

ART TALK * The Multiverse of Velázquez - TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 2022 @ 5PM

ABOUT

Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez (1599 - 1660) was one of Spain's most intelligent and talented painters in Spanish history.

This TALK will compare two paintings by Diego Velázquez in order to discover the secrets behind his evolution and genius. 

1 - one of his first paintings, Christ in the House of Martha and Mary (1618), from his early years as a student in Seville. T

2 - Las Meninas or The Family of Felipe IV (1656), considered a masterpiece and the crowning achievement of his genius, painted at the end of his career.

DIEGO VELÁZQUEZ

The Man and his Mythological Paintings at the Prado

News & Updates * June 11, 2022

Greeting SpainLifestylers, 

It's been a busy summer already. I have organised a couple of fantastic art exhibitions, the highlights of which I will tell you about. I have also finished another great book for your educational pleasure.

PRIDE & PASSION AT THE PRADO - About Book

Do you know Spain's Seven Most Famous Historical Romantic Stories & the Artists Who Immortalised Them?

GOYA * Early Years * tba