Clotilde In A Grey Dress
To scale 31 x 20 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during Sorolla's emergence as Spain's premier luminismo artist, this work represents his transition from the social realist themes of his early career toward the intimate family portraits that would define his mature period. Created in 1900, the same year he began achieving international recognition at the Paris Salon, the painting reflects his growing confidence in capturing the effects of natural light within domestic interiors. Clotilde, who had married the artist in 1888, became his most frequent model and artistic collaborator; this portrait demonstrates their comfortable partnership, showing her in a moment of quiet dignity within their shared creative environment. The work exemplifies Sorolla's ability to elevate everyday domestic scenes through his sophisticated understanding of light and atmosphere, positioning him alongside his Impressionist contemporaries while maintaining his distinctly Spanish artistic identity.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 20 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 160721
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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