Elena entre Rosas, by Sorolla

I've recently visited an exhibition on Spanish painter, Joaqu�n Sorolla. He was born in Valencia in 1863 and he died in 1923. He studied paint and lived in Paris and Rome for a while. He is one of the masters in Spanish impressionism. I am bewtiched by impressionism, I cannot help but adore the idea of see nothing when you are near, and see everything when you are a bit away from the painting. He became soon and expert in the treatment of light and in portraits. Elena entre Rosas (Elena between roses) is one of my favourites. This painting is so special. The little girl looks a bit shy, looking down while he was painting her portrait, and at the same time the atmosphere is so sweet, the two bows on her hair, the spring weather, and so many roses!

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Recientemente he visitado una exposici�n del pintor espa�ol Joaqu�n Sorolla. Naci� en 1863 en Valencia y muri� en 1923 tras tres a�os de angustiosa enfermedad. Estudi� pintura en Espa�a y vivi� en Par�s y Roma durante un tiempo, el necesario para impregnarse de la corriente impresionista, convirti�ndose en un maestro de la misma, primero a nivel espa�ol, y luego a nivel internacional. Sus especialidades m�s destacadas son el tratamiento de la luz y los retratos. Elena entre Rosas es uno de mis cuadros favoritos dentro de la ingente obra de este autor. Este cuadro es muy especial, la ni�a de por s� ya despierta una gran ternura interior a cualquiera, la atm�sfera es extremadamente dulce gracias a las flores, y los colores que consigue rozan la perfecci�n.

Another perfect and inspirational example of his work: Paseo a Orillas del Mar (Walking by the Seaside). The costumes of this painting are just perfect. The broad-brimmed hat, the pure white colour, and the long dresses... it's a cool reflect of this season.

Otro perfecto ejemplo de su obra es el cuadro Paseo a Orillas del Mar. Me resulta especialmente inspirador para esta temporada: las pamelas, el color blanco puro, los vestidos largos... En cierta manera es un reflejo de lo que est� temporada nos ofrece.