National Gallery of Ireland presents first ever Irish exhibition of Spain`s Impressionist, Sorolla
(Artdaily.org)

Visitors to the National Gallery of Ireland can discover the work of one of Spain’s most popular artists in its latest exhibition Sorolla: Spanish Master of Light. Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923) is often referred to as ‘Spain’s Impressionist’, and the exhibition of his work that toured Spain in 2008 remains the country’s most popular exhibition ever. Sorolla is particularly well-regarded for his technically accomplished depictions of water and light. His approach involved painting quickly from observation, often outdoors and directly onto his canvases, many of which are monumental in size. Comprising a total of 52 paintings, the exhibition presents a wide range of quintessentially Spanish scenes, spanning gardens and landscapes, seascapes, costume and fashion, portraiture, and snapshots of daily life and culture. This is the first exhibition of Sorolla’s work in Ireland, organised