Señora de Sorolla (Clotilde García del Castillo, 1865–1929) in Black by Joaquín Sorolla, 1906
She apparently sat for him more than anyone else ever did, over decades — from before anyone was buying, right through to when he could name his price. From what I read this one comes from the years he was cleaning up at exhibitions abroad and had queues of people wanting portraits.
Erisava: There's a play between the red chair and the black dress I like. What's your take?
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