Description
Museo Sorolla. Brief guide
Book summary
This brief guide in English offers an essential tour of the Sorolla Museum in Madrid, the former home of the Valencian painter Joaquín Sorolla. The reader will discover the history of the building, the most important collection of the artist's works held by a single institution, and the domestic atmosphere where the painter lived and worked. A practical tool for understanding the artist's legacy and planning an informed visit to the museum.
What is it about?
The guide describes the history and collections of the Sorolla Museum, located in the house that the painter himself had built in Madrid when he was already a successful artist and where he lived until his death. The volume presents the most important collection of Sorolla's works preserved in a single institution, including his famous beach scenes, portraits, and gardens. Additionally, the publication details the original furniture that decorated the house during the painter's lifetime, as well as personal items from his studio such as easels, palettes, and brushes.
Main topics
- History and architecture of Joaquín Sorolla's house-museum in Madrid.
- The artist's painting collection: his most representative works.
- The painter's domestic environment and studio: furniture and work tools.
- Sorolla's vital and professional context during his mature period.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is aimed at visitors to the Sorolla Museum who desire a concise introduction in English, lovers of Spanish painting from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and art students or professionals interested in the work of Joaquín Sorolla and the museography of artist houses.
What this book offers
- A general and accessible overview of the museum's collection and its historical context.
- Practical information for understanding the relationship between the painter's work and his personal environment.
- A visual and documentary journey through the house where Sorolla lived and created his works.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d
- Language: English
- Collection: TBD. COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Date of publication: January 2012
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 106 g
Editorial review
This brief guide is a useful resource for those wishing to get to know the Sorolla Museum in a synthetic way and in English. Its value lies in its ability to condense the history of the building, the relevance of the collection, and the details of the artist's studio into a manageable format. It is a practical publication for the visitor looking for clear information before or during their tour of the museum.