What a tonic on such a rainy day to read a little about the treat in store for us this summer, at Aix’s outstanding Hotel Caumont Centre d’Art. They will be featuring the work of
Spanish impressionist painter Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923). His paintings are full of light and colour, and record Spanish life in
Not necessarily part of the Aix show – just an example of his work.
parks and gardens, in the home and most beautifully on the beach.
Last summer, the National Gallery in London had a superb, wide-ranging exhibition of his work – here’s a clip of what was on show which gives a flavour of his style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0R9TZJcaYs
Starts 30th April and runs til 11th October.
In the meantime, the exhibition of elegant Japanese prints ‘Hokusai, Hiroshige, Utamaro, Les Grands Maitres du Japon’ can be enjoyed until 22nd March 2020.
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I love this artist, saw an exhibition of his works in Paris a few years ago.
Absolutely – the show at the National Gallery in London was wonderful. A treat to look forward to…………