Description
The work "recently out of the sea" (1915) by Joaquín Sorolla is a splendid testimony of technical virtuosity and aesthetic sensitivity that characterize the Spanish painter, recognized for their ability to capture light and color in various contexts. The painting is at the cusp of his career, a period in which Sorolla manages to capture the exuberance of Mediterranean life and the essence of the human being in interaction with nature.
In this work, the artist presents a small child who arises from the waters, representing the innocence and freshness of childhood. The child's figure, which carries a simple short pants and seems to play with water, is the focal point of the composition. His expression of joy reflects a pure connection with the natural environment that surrounds him, a recurring theme in the work of Sorolla, who found in childhood and family elements of constant inspiration. The child's body is illuminated by a radiant sun, and the reflection of water is reflected in its skin, creating a luminosity game that is characteristic of sorolla's mastery in the treatment of light.
The composition is characterized by a masterful use of the spaces: the child is represented at an angle that invites the viewer to share his experience in front of the sea. This is complemented with a background of blue and green tones that evoke the ocean, highlighting the child's clear skin, full of nuances that suggest an almost palpable texture. The use of these colors not only emphasizes the central figure, but also establishes a dialogue between the subject and the landscape, making the sea an almost alive element, full of movement and vibration.
Sorolla, influenced by realism and impressionism, shows in this work a technique of loose and impetuous brushstrokes that allow light and color to flow without restrictions. His ability to capture light at different times of the day and in different atmospheric conditions is remarkable, and here is no exception. The representation of sunlight shining on the child and its reflection in the water becomes an almost ethereal element, which transforms painting into a celebration of life and daily beauty.
This painting It is registered within a series of works where Sorolla celebrates on summer days by the sea, a motive that is splendidly approached in other of its creations, such as "the horse's bath" or "the return of fishing." In all of them, water plays a crucial role, not only as a scenario, but also as a symbol of purity, vitality and connection with nature.
Although the story is less known behind "just out of the sea" compared to other sorolla works, its distinctive style and the way in which it evokes a deep sense of happiness and freedom resonates with the spirit of its time and its place. Through this work, Sorolla invites us to experience simple pleasure and pure joy found in childhood and in contact with the sea, encapsulating, as always, his love for light, naturalness and ephemeral moments that Life offers us.
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