Museo Sorolla
9 expert reviews
“This impressionist artist...was unequalled in knowing how to convey the dazzling light of the Mediterranean coast.”
– Michelin Guide
"See the world through the exceptional eye of Spain's most famous Impressionist painter, Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923), who lived and worked most of his life at the home and garden he designed." Full review
"Native painter Joaquín Sorolla was a contemporary and friend of John Singer Sargent, and the parallels in their paintings are immediately apparent." Full review
"This delightful little museum, housed in the mansion built for the artist in 1910 to spend his latter years, has been recently restored and boasts 250 works." Full review
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The garden, Moorish-inspired but with an Italianate pergola, is a delightful, peaceful oasis of calm, seemingly miles away from the roaring traffic outside.
"Museo Sorolla is a must-see for art lovers; prior knowledge of Joaquim Sorolla not necessary." Full review
"Madrid has some wonderfully evocative smaller museums—like the Sorolla, set in the former home and studio of the painter Joaquín Sorolla." Full review
"The former house of Joaquín Sorolla is now a museum dedicated to his life." Full review
"You can see pictures by Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923) at the Prado and elsewhere in Madrid, but this enchanting museum in his former home has the largest collection by the master of light" Full review
"The Valencian artist Joaquín Sorolla immortalised the clear Mediterranean light of the Valencian coast." Full review