Joaquim Sorolla
Spanish painter (1863-1923)
1863 — 1923
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish painter (1863-1923)
Born
February 27, 1863
Died
1923 (age ~60)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
painter, university teacher
SpainBorn in ValenciaDied in Madrid
1863
Born in Valencia (1863-02-27)
1901
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1902
AwardGrand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII
1906
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1907
Positionvocal of the Junta para Ampliación de Estudios e Investigaciones científicas
1923
Died in Madrid
About
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.
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Who is Joaquim Sorolla?+
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
What does the name Joaquim mean?+
The name Joaquim means "a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Joaquim Sorolla born?+
Joaquim Sorolla was born on February 27, 1863.
When did Joaquim Sorolla die?+
Joaquim Sorolla died in 1923, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim
The name Joaquim is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Joachim". It is traditionally a male name.
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Joaquim — February 27, 1863
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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