Joaquin Sorolla was a Spanish painter born in 1863 in Valencia, Spain. He showed an early passion for art despite his uncle's attempts to teach him locksmithing. He studied art in Valencia and Madrid, and received a grant enabling him to study paintings in Rome and Paris. Sorolla married in 1888 and had three children by 1895. He was influenced by Impressionism and fused it with his classical training, producing joyous paintings featuring sunlight and people in places like his native Valencia. Some of his most famous works include Beach Promenade from 1909 and En La Yola from 1910, both capturing scenes in natural colors with soft edges reflecting his Impressionist style.

1. Joaquin SorollaByAlly Greene

2. Sorolla Early LifeBorn February 1863 in Valencia, Spain (Died August 10th, 1923, age 60)Raised by his uncle and auntParents died when he was 2His uncle tired to teach him the art of being a locksmith but he was more passionate about art.Enrolled himself in after school drawing classes at age 11At age 16 entered into Vacenia’sEscuela Superior de BellasArtes de San Carlos and proceded to develop his artistic talents.

3. Start of His Life as an ArtistAt age 18 moved to Madrid.Started to study master paintings in the Museo del Prado.At age 22 obtained a grant which enabled him to go to Rome, Italy to study paintings.In 1885 went to Paris and got his first exposure to modern paintings. Married in 1888, had three children by 1895. They moved to Madrid where he focused mainly on the production of large canvas paintings.

4. Historical PeriodDuring the early 20th century war was advancing and technologies were advancing also. This caused more powerful nations in the war and the start of World War One in 1914. Paris was the artistic capital of the world. Culture spread rapidly over the world through movies, fashion trends, and music.Modern architecture took over the decoration of the4 Victorian era.

5. Pictorial MovementInfluenced by impressionism.Fused impressionism with his classical art training.He had a very joyous style and was able to play light over the bright surfaces of things. Most of his paintings are of people in sunny places like of his native Valencia, Spain.He is able to use colors in a way that makes them look so natural and real to each other.

6. Famous PaintingBEACH PROMENADEBeach Promenade (walk on the beach) by Joaquin Sorolla BastidaYear 1909

7. Famous PaintingsEN LA YOLA En La Yola (rowboat) by Joaquin Sorolla BastidaYear 1910

8. More Art WorkSewing the Sail Boat Year 1896Uses very natural colors and play on light. Impressionism type painting.There are people in this painting along with nature around the edges.There are soft rounded shapesNothing really has a defined shape to it. No harsh edges.

9. More Art WorkThe Horses BathYear 1909Once again this painting uses a natural play on light and colors.This is an impressionism type painting alsoThe shapes are very natural no harsh edges.Everything flows together nicely.