The Drunkard, Zarauz
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Joaquin Sorolla's The Drunkard, Zarauz into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Joaquin Sorolla’s The Drunkard, Zarauz (1910) is a luminous masterpiece that captures the raw vitality of Spanish coastal life. Painted during Sorolla’s mature period, the work exemplifies his signature Luminismo style—a blend of Impressionist light and Realist detail. The scene depicts a sun-drenched fisherman in Zarauz, slumped in drunken repose, his ruddy face and weathered hands contrasted against the brilliant whites and blues of his surroundings. Sorolla’s loose, energetic brushstrokes animate the play of light on fabric and sand, while the composition’s spontaneity conveys both humor and pathos. As one of Spain’s foremost modernist painters, Sorolla elevated everyday subjects with virtuosic technique, and this work remains celebrated for its vivid portrayal of human character amid natural radiance. It holds a key place in late 19th-to-early 20th-century European art, bridging Impressionism and regional realism.
For display, The Drunkard, Zarauz would lend warmth and dynamism to a coastal-inspired living room or a creative workspace. Its ideal setting would feature natural light to echo Sorolla’s luminous palette, paired with rustic textures like linen or weathered wood to harmonize with the painting’s earthy tones. A medium-to-large size (around 24x36 inches) would balance detail visibility without overwhelming the space. For color harmony, accents in cobalt blue, terracotta, or ochre would complement the artwork’s coastal hues, while minimalist frames in gold or driftwood finishes would suit its relaxed elegance. Avoid cluttered arrangements; instead, let it anchor a wall as a focal point, perhaps alongside Sorolla’s smaller marine studies or neutral ceramics for a cohesive, sunlit aesthetic.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
