Lagarteran Bride
1912
Joaquín Sorolla captured the solemn grandeur of a traditional wedding in the Spanish village of Lagartera. The bride stands front and center, weighed down by layers of intricate embroidery, heavy gold jewelry, and a sheer white veil, looking more like a royal figure than a blushing bride. Surrounding her are family members in equally striking regional attire—the men sporting wide-brimmed black hats and the women in colorful, patterned skirts. Sorolla was famous for traveling Spain to document these vanishing folk costumes, and his loose, vibrant brushstrokes bring the heavy fabrics and serious expressions to life with almost photographic immediacy.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
Location: Museo Sorolla, Madrid
Views: 3