Tarde Tormentosa (Stormy Afternoon) (1904)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Joaquín Sorolla’s “Tarde Tormentosa (Stormy Afternoon)” painted in 1904, beautifully captures the essence of a stormy day on a Spanish beach. This evocative work features a muted palette of blues, grays, and earthy browns, which lends a subdued yet dynamic atmosphere to the scene. The painting depicts several boats as they are hauled onto the sandy shore, possibly to protect them from the incoming storm. The sky above looms heavy with clouds, reinforcing the sense of an impending tempest.The figures in the painting, small and almost blending into the landscape, contribute to the grandeur of nature overshadowing human presence. These individuals, likely fishermen, are seen engaged in activities typical of seaside life, adding a hint of narrative to the visual experience.Sorolla's masterful use of light and texture imbues the painting with a palpable tension between the serenity of the shore and the chaos of the storm.
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Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida was a Spanish painter. Sorolla excelled in the painting of portraits, landscapes and monumental works of social and historical themes. His most typical works are characterized by a dexterous representation of the people and landscape under the bright sunlight of Spain and sunlit water.