Our museum tip: The Sorolla Museum is one of the best preserved artists’ houses in Europe.
The Sorolla Museum in Madrid, in the artist’s former home, preserves and presents an extensive collection of his works. It was opened in 1932 after his widow Clotilde García del Castillo bequeathed the house and most of his works to the Spanish state. In addition to the paintings, the museum also contains the artist’s personal items and furniture, providing an insight into his life and work. The garden, which Sorolla designed himself, is also a highlight of the museum and reflects his artistic style. The Sorolla Museum thus offers a comprehensive retrospective of one of the most important Spanish painters of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (1863-1923) was a Spanish painter known for his striking depictions of light and water. Born in Valencia, he showed early artistic talent and studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in San Carlos. Sorolla specialized in portraits, landscapes and scenes of Spanish life, with his works often notable for their vivid colors and play with natural light. His best known works include “Beach of Valencia” and “Walk by the Sea.”
Find more information about the museum at the Spanish Tourist Office:
https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/sorolla-museum/