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Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas)
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Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas)
987351 Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923); 69.9x95.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach; Sol de la Tarde, playa de Valencia. Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida (1863-1923). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1910. 69.9 x 95.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright
Media ID 23292826
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1910 Afternoon Annoyed Artist Spanish Aversion Background People Bastida Behaviour Blond Blonde Blonde Hair Brown Hair Brunette Bystander Calm Crouch Crouching Crouching Down Dark Hair Enjoyment Expression Facial Expression Fair Fair Haired Freetime Friend Friendly Friends Friendship Good Time Head Turned Holiday Holidays Impressionist Art Impressionistic Joaquin Sorolla Y Bastida Lapping Leisurely Looking Away Looking Down Natural Light Natural Phenomena Paddling Pants Peace Peaceful Quiet Recreational Relationship Sand Skin Sorolla Y Bastida Spanish Art Spanish Artist Summer Time Summertime Sunny Swim Swimming Temperament Temperature Tranquil Tranquility Turning Away Vacation Valencia Vest Wading Watchful Wave White Color Y Bastida Ethnic Origin Natural Space Positive Concepts Suntan Youthful
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Afternoon Sun, Valencia Beach, 1910
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is a captivating oil painting by Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida. The artwork depicts a serene scene of a child on the sandy coastline of Valencia beach. Bathed in the warm afternoon sunlight, the young girl with brown hair crouches down and gazes away from the viewer, lost in her own thoughts. Sorolla's impressionistic brushstrokes beautifully capture the natural light and atmosphere of this idyllic seaside setting. The vibrant colors and delicate details bring to life the joyous spirit of summertime recreation and leisure. In the background, other beachgoers can be seen enjoying their time by the sea. A friendly bystander stands nearby while another appears slightly annoyed at being disturbed from their peaceful moment. This juxtaposition adds an interesting dynamic to the overall composition. The painting evokes a sense of tranquility and invites viewers to imagine themselves basking in the gentle warmth of an afternoon sun at one of Spain's picturesque beaches. It showcases Sorolla's mastery in capturing not only physical appearances but also human emotions within his art. This print serves as a timeless reminder of simpler times spent outdoors, where people could freely enjoy nature's beauty without distractions or worries. It captures both a specific moment in history - early 20th century Spain - as well as universal themes such as childhood innocence and our connection with nature.
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