Sketch for 'Sad legacy'

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"Sketch for 'Sad Inheritance'" (Spanish: Boceto para 'Triste herencia') is a preparatory work by the Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida, created as part of the process leading to his renowned painting "Sad Inheritance" (Spanish: 'Triste herencia'). The sketch is an important piece in understanding Sorolla's method and the development of one of his most poignant and socially conscious works.

Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923), often referred to as the 'master of light' for his dexterous handling of the Mediterranean sun in his works, was a prominent figure in Spanish painting and particularly known for his works that captured the sea and the people of his homeland with a blend of realism and impressionist sensibilities.

"Sad Inheritance," completed in 1899, depicts a group of disabled children bathing in the sea under the supervision of a monk, and is considered one of Sorolla's masterpieces. The painting reflects the social concerns of the time, highlighting the consequences of diseases such as polio before vaccines were available. It won the Grand Prix and a medal of honor at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900, and it was also awarded a medal at the National Exhibition in Madrid in 1901.

The sketch for "Sad Inheritance" is significant as it provides insight into Sorolla's artistic process. It likely served as a compositional study, allowing Sorolla to arrange the figures and elements before committing to the final, large-scale canvas. Through the sketch, one can observe the artist's preliminary thoughts on light, shadow, and form, which are characteristic of his approach to capturing the ephemeral qualities of the natural world.

While the sketch itself may not be as widely recognized as the final painting, it remains an essential artifact for scholars and admirers of Sorolla's work, offering a window into the artist's creative journey and the meticulous preparation that underpinned his celebrated pieces. The exact whereabouts or ownership of the sketch, as well as its exhibition history, are not detailed in this introduction, but such information would be of great interest to art historians and collectors alike.

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