Clotilde seated on the Sofa
Joaquín Sorolla · 1910
Why it's great
A woman in a white dress sits on a red sofa, with the dappled light of a sunny room. Joaquín Sorolla painted his wife Clotilde. The light on the dress glows. It's a loving and sunny portrait.
Where to see it
📍 Sorolla MuseumMadrid, Spain
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Joaquín Sorolla was born in Valencia, Spain, and became known as the 'master of light' for his sparkling paintings of beaches and sunshine. He worked in Madrid and traveled to Paris and the United States, where he was very popular. His house in Madrid is now a museum. He died in Spain in 1923.
