The Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid is set to conclude the centenary celebration of renowned painter Joaquín Sorolla with a significant exhibition running from today until February 16. The exhibition features 77 of Sorolla’s works, entitled Sorolla: One Hundred Years of Modernity, and includes paintings sourced from New York, Paris, various private collections, and the Sorolla Museum in Madrid, which is currently closed for renovations until 2026.
A highlight of the exhibition is Boulevard in Paris, a painting that had been missing for over a century and whose existence was uncertain. Last seen in 1890, this piece depicts a unique theme for Sorolla: the everyday life of Parisian cafes, a subject often explored by French Impressionists. The painting resurfaced when its owners decided to clean and appraise it. Another notable inclusion is Giralda, Sevilla (1908), which has not been displayed since the artist’s death.
“This exhibition aims to showcase Sorolla’s exceptional painting skills and present him in his most comprehensive light,” said Consuelo Luca de Tena, one of the curators. She collaborated with Blanca Pons-Sorolla, the painter’s great-granddaughter, and Enrique Varela, the current director of the Sorolla Museum. Varela emphasized that while the Sorolla Year has featured over 40 exhibitions focusing on specific aspects of his life and work, this final exhibition seeks to provide a broader perspective. “We wanted to create a concluding tribute, a grand finale that encapsulates the entirety of his artistic legacy,” he noted.
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