Sorolla's house and museum is really awesome, and it's definitely one of the coolest, yet lesser-known museums in Madrid.
Back in the late 1800s/early 1900s, Joaquín Sorolla was kind of a big deal, both in Spain and around the world. In contrast with many other famous Spanish painters, Joaquín Sorolla really focused on ensuring that his paintings used a lot of light.
He painted a lot of portraits, but he also used his unique style to draw attention to the pressing social issues of his day, such as poverty, famine, illness, and so on. And of course, as you can see by the paintings that I happened to capture with my camera, he painted a lot of beach scenes at Valencia. They're my favorites.
But the house is definitely the best part of the museum. The gardens are incredibly calm and tranquil, and it's right in the middle of Madrid, just off the Castellana.
It's totally worth a visit.
Back in the late 1800s/early 1900s, Joaquín Sorolla was kind of a big deal, both in Spain and around the world. In contrast with many other famous Spanish painters, Joaquín Sorolla really focused on ensuring that his paintings used a lot of light.
He painted a lot of portraits, but he also used his unique style to draw attention to the pressing social issues of his day, such as poverty, famine, illness, and so on. And of course, as you can see by the paintings that I happened to capture with my camera, he painted a lot of beach scenes at Valencia. They're my favorites.
But the house is definitely the best part of the museum. The gardens are incredibly calm and tranquil, and it's right in the middle of Madrid, just off the Castellana.
It's totally worth a visit.
Love the Museo Sorolla! And I want to live in that house.
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