- Year Born/Died: 1863-1923
- City Born: Valencia
- Significant Works: Boys on the Beach, Walk on the Beach, and Sewing the Candle
- Movement: Luminism, Impressionism
Joaquín Sorolla loved art while still a kid. After finishing his education, he submitted his works to several provincial contests, but they remained unrecognized.
Soon after falling in love with Renaissance and classical art on a visit to Rome, he encountered impressionism in Paris. His work earned him acclaim in Spain and throughout Europe and the United States.Sorolla loved painting outdoors, and his works are distinguished by their exquisite application of light in their art. Most works depict everyday landscapes and scenes where the Mediterranean is the focal point.
Throughout his career, he was frequently categorized as a Luminist or Impressionist.
