Joaquin Sorolla: Journeys of Light A Portrait of a Great Spanish Painter
Joaquin Sorolla's unique style captivated the world of international art; he was the first Spanish artist to achieve success in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century.
In this insightful documentary, Sorolla's granddaughter, Blanca Pons Sorolla; artist Antonio Lopez; and art historians Felipe Garin and Tomas Llorens; together with filmmaker Jose Luis Alcaine; reveal the keys of naturalist painting, the artist's language, and his achievements in the European and North American art markets.
Running Time
55 mins
Year
2017
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4405235
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fantastic documentary, genius artist
Very fine film, about an artist I had known nothing about.
Gorgeous! I went to his house and Garden! when I was in Madrid, after walking the Camino de Santiago -Sept/October 2012, and was enchanted!