Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida

Born in Valencia, Spain, in 1863, Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida faced early tragedy, orphaned at a young age and raised by his aunt and uncle. His artistic journey began at just nine years old, leading him to study masterworks at Madrid's Museo del Prado and later, on a grant, in Rome. A pivotal visit to Paris in 1885 exposed him to modern painting, influencing his evolving style. Sorolla's career truly blossomed with large-scale canvases exploring social and historical themes,…