Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (Spanish, 1863-1923)

FebJoaquín Sorolla was born on February 27, 1863, in Valencia, Spain.¹

In 1897, Joaquín Sorolla created two masterpieces: 'Portrait of Dr. Simarro at the microscope' and 'A Research'.¹

At the 1900 Paris Universal Exhibition, Sorolla won the Grand Prix and a medal of honor for 'Sad Inheritance!', marking a major turning point in his career.¹

AugJoaquín Sorolla died on August 10, 1923, at the age of 60 in Cercedilla, Spain.¹