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The museum dedicated to the brilliant painter Joaquín Sorolla is located in what was his residence and also his workshop in Madrid.
The building was constructed in 1911 under the direction of architect Enrique María Repullés. It consists of two floors and an Andalusian-style garden designed by Sorolla himself. On the main floor were, among other rooms, the painter's three studios, illuminated through large windows that fill the rooms with abundant light, just as the Valencian artist required.
Before passing away, his widow made a will to donate her home and her collection of works to the State. Clotilde García del Castillo thereby fulfilled her will to honour her husband's memory. Renovations to adapt the building as a museum began in 1925. Much of its internal structure was refurbished, except for part of the ground floor.
The museum's collections are comprised of works by Sorolla himself, personal belongings, as well as many others that he collected during his lifetime: sculptures, ceramic pieces and even a broad range of family photographs. Most of this comes from the bequests and donations made by the painter's own family. The painting collection is the most representative of the museum: it is possible to admire 1294 pieces by the painter, including Mother or Stroll along the Seashore. The museum also houses a large collection of Sorolla's own drawings.
Likewise, as this institution follows the house-museum typology, it also accommodates the intangible aspects of the space, such as the use of different rooms, the arrangement of furniture or the family's ornamental tastes, among other elements.
Built: 1911
Author: Enrique María Repullés
Style: Eclecticism
Category: Museum
Type: House-museum
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Opening times
- Tuesday to Saturday: from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm.
- Sundays and public holidays: from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
- The museum is closed every Monday and on 1st and 6th January, 1st May, 9th November, 24th, 25th and 31st December.
Prices
- Entrance: €3.
- Free admission:
Services
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If you're visiting Madrid do not miss an essential tour through its most emblematic places.
This guided tour will takes to you to stroll historical and enchanting Madrid sights such as the Paseo del Retiro, the Barrio de las Letras, the Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor.
Without forgetting the Plaza de Oriente, where the Royal Palace and the Almudena Cathedral are located.
Make the most of your visit to the Prado National Museum. By booking your ticket with an audio guide here, you'll enjoy skip-the-line access to the museum and an app that provides all the details about masterpieces by renowned artists like Goya and Velázquez, as well as great European painters like Rubens.
A perfect option to explore at your own pace one of the largest and most visited art galleries in the world.
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