Joaqu n Sorolla (born in Valencia 1863 - died in Cercedilla 1923) is one of the most successful Spanish painters ever.
In this volume some of the Portraits from his formative period 1863 - 1888 as well as his consolidation perio.
For doing something he detested he certainly did it magnificently.
Sorolla painted a large number of portraits, even though it is said he didn\'t like doing them.
He was a genius in capturing the essence of the scene and the soul of the person he was painting.
Joaqu n Sorolla (born in Valencia 1863 - died in Cercedilla 1923) is one of the most successful Spanish painters ever