Sick Maria

'Sick Maria' is a poignant Oil Canvas painting by Joaquín Sorolla, blending elements of Impressionism with a deeply emotional Portrait. Created around 1899, the work captures the delicate fragility of a young girl named Maria, conveying her illness through soft brushstrokes and a subtle color palette. The artist’s masterful use of light and texture brings intimacy and immediacy to the scene. Previously held by the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in New York, the painting was acquired in 1981 by the Savings Bank of Valencia, securing its place as a significant example of Sorolla’s compassionate artistry.