Anders Zorn, the “Queen of Sorolla” who transforms everyday life into the extraordinary

Master Sueco works with exquisite sophistication and naturalness, combining the best of both worlds: the cosmopolitanism of Paris and the simple way of life of rural Suecia. Recognized as the most important painter in the countrysupported by his identity, he was a personal friend of Sorolla’s, and his travels in Spain—specifically Andalusia—form a significant part of this amazing and complete exposition.

What a coincidence They converged as ancient people, popularly called “Sorolla sueco” with “Sorolla danés”: Hammershøi at the Thyssen Museum and Zorn at Fundación Mapfre. Two fabulous peers who share time and style and who coincide on the Madrid roster.

We know the life of this artist, between rider and farmer. Zorn was born in a rural area of ​​the province of Dalecarlia. He never knows his father, even though he has to give him some money for his studies. If you work with your abuelos, empty traders. In 1875 he began studying sculpture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, although the consequences of life eventually turned him into a painter.

Their tanks are starting to have huge success and will help the cargo. That’s how I know what the woman was, Emma. This girl, who belongs to a peculiar Jewish family, entrusts her with the retreat. They fall in love and secretly compromise. The class divide was now unsalvageable, even if love won out in the end. Between visiting London and Paris, make one of your first trips to Spain.

He exhibits at the Salon de Paris First1882, a portrait of gypsies who made it in Andalusia. Keep working. In 1887 they traveled to Algeria, where Orientalist inspiration returned. He was influenced by contemporary themes the result of the opera Carmen de Bizet rewarded portraits of gypsies and hired costume designers. In 1888 he settled in Paris, where he came into contact with important artists such as Auguste Rodin and Edgar Degas. In 1889 he received a gold medal at the World Exhibition in Paris and was a member of the French Legion of Honor.

Meanwhile as a woman in public relations, assistant and saleswoman. No children, but supports them wholeheartedly. August 22, 1920 he died in his native city and tied much of his collection to his former state, including works of art, anthropological material that is now housed in the museum that bears his name. At the end of the exhibition there is a video of the funeral procession accompanied with great anticipation and respect by his elders.

Travel the world, record the earthit is a complete overview of his work and his most memorable works, with an emphasis on his Spanish themes (he painted in Madrid, Seville, Cádiz and Granada), which marked a turning point in the trajectory of an artist drawn to andthe attractive aesthetic and romantic ideal of Andalusia and the natural passion and salvation of the Spanish.

First views of the landscapes of the exhibition route they herald the quality and beauty of what is to come. Rio Bajo Puente de Piedra1884, for example, is extremely excellent and high quality. Ready to run portraits as is Christian de Falbe dated 1884, showing in great detail an item from the embajador danés in the United Kingdom; hair and fabrics of adamask silk are treated with profusion.

From the beginning I will start presenting simple topics: the daily work of people in factories and rostros dames and varones of high alcurnia. Portraits of Madrid high society, like the little girl Cristina Morphy1884, saw a tremendous transcendence.

Another of these important topics is the women involved. I’m sorryof 1880, is a a beautiful oval portrait made while he was studying fine art. The glass continues to cross, one after the other, wonderful waters and memories, into which the oil will later enter. And it includes a room of paintings – inspired by Rembrandt – also exceptional.

Llamaron and su trazo agile contemptyou do Solve any matter with apparent simplicity of execution. His nippers dance on the lines, landing on the dance in the exact spot and showing absolute control over color and line. Apabulating estate.

We can see it in the first step El placer del Veranoa hypnotic song from 1886: the movement of water and the folds of a dress are more real than the human eye perceives reality. Rotunda y elegantisima, su pintura resuena a la de Sorolla or John Singer Sargent, and Renoir and Ingres. Titled In the Pajar of 1892, the work might have been the envy of the first Pollock.

There were shouts from the visitors when visiting the exhibition. “This beast!” can be heard in the back of the room. “That’s the pinnacle of painting skills!”, they say unfortunately. It is really a very beautiful exhibition. Enjoy the journey for the experiences of painting and everyday life.