Harbour (painting) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Harbour / Seascape |
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| Spanish: Marina | |
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| Artist | Joaquín Sorolla |
| Year | 1881 |
| Medium | oil painting |
| Location | Sorolla Museum, Madrid |
Harbour or Seascape (in Spanish, Marina) is a small painting from 1881. It was created by the famous Spanish artist Joaquín Sorolla. He painted it early in his career when he was still quite young. Today, you can find this painting in the Sorolla Museum in Madrid, Spain.
What is the Painting About?
This painting shows a scene of the sea or a harbour. It is an oil painting, meaning Sorolla used oil paints on a canvas. The painting is quite small, which was common for studies or early works.
About the Artist: Joaquín Sorolla
Joaquín Sorolla was a very important Spanish painter. He lived from 1863 to 1923. Sorolla is famous for his bright, sunny paintings, especially those of beaches, seascapes, and people enjoying the outdoors. He often captured the feeling of light and movement in his art.
The Style of the Painting
Harbour was painted in a style popular in Spain during the late 1800s. This style is called "Spanish academic." It means artists followed certain rules and traditions taught in art schools. The painting also shows influences from other European artists who painted seascapes. These artists were part of a "post-romantic" movement. This means they focused on emotions and nature, but in a slightly newer way than earlier romantic artists.
Sorolla was also influenced by Rafael Monleón y Torres. Monleón was a pilot, an archaeologist, and a painter from Valencia, Spain. He likely helped Sorolla learn more about painting the sea and ships.
