Seven-Peaks, Guadarrama

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida

Created:

Movement:

1915

Impressionism

key Notes:

Light and Landscape.

Dimensions:

39 1/4 x 78 3/4 in. (99.7 x 200 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Seven-Peaks, Guadarrama" is a landscape painting created by Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida in 1911, depicting the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range near Madrid. The work exemplifies Sorolla's mastery of light and color, reflecting his Impressionist influences and his deep appreciation for the natural beauty of Spain, contributing significantly to the recognition of Spanish landscape painting in the early 20th century.

Description of the work:

"Seven-Peaks, Guadarrama" by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida is characterized by its vibrant palette and dynamic brushwork, capturing the mountainous landscape of the Sierra de Guadarrama in Spain. The composition features a series of peaks rendered in varying shades of blue and green, contrasted with the warm tones of the foreground, effectively conveying the interplay of light and shadow across the natural terrain.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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