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La Fuente De Los Caballos, La Granja (The Horses Fountain, La Granja) — History & Facts

Sunlight pours over the stone walls and water of the fountain at La Granja, casting golden and green reflections across the rippling surface. Trailing greenery drapes from the sculpted ornaments, softening the hard edges of the stone and adding a touch of natural life to the architectural setting. The upper portion of the scene is bordered by a low stone wall, with tufts of grass and scattered red flowers visible above it, suggesting a lush garden beyond.

A narrow cascade of water falls from a spout in the far wall, its orange and ochre tones diffusing into the pool below and creating a vivid vertical streak. The water’s surface is alive with movement, broken into bands of color that mirror the walls, sky, and foliage, rendered with energetic, visible brushstrokes. Broad, confident strokes of paint describe the play of light on stone and water, while the shadows deepen into rich greens and blues at the base of the fountain.

The lower edge of the painting is dominated by the dark, glassy water, where reflections twist and blur into abstract shapes, evoking the constant motion of the fountain. The artist’s signature is visible in the lower right corner, anchoring the work with a personal touch. In the upper right corner, a bright patch of sky blue is visible above the wall, contrasting with the warm tones of the stone.

The lower left foreground is edged by a slab of gray stone, painted with quick, horizontal strokes that suggest its rough texture. Light falls most intensely on the central pool and the right side of the fountain, leaving the left and lower edges in deeper shadow. The water’s surface captures streaks of peach, green, and blue, with thick, undulating brushstrokes that create a sense of shimmering movement. La Fuente De Los Caballos, La Granja (The Horses Fountain, La Granja) is by Joaquín Sorolla, as given in the title line.

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