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Portraying disease: Sorolla's Sad Legacy
Juan F Martínez-Lage1, Miguel Angel Pérez-Espejo, Marcelo Galarza
1Regional Service of Neurosurgery, Virgen de Arrixaca University Hospital, 30120 El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. juanf.martinezlage@cabelmurcia.com
Summary
Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla depicted children with polio in his 1899 painting "Sad Legacy." This artwork aided the international recognition of Sorolla and his portrayals of children, particularly those with illnesses.
Area of Science:
- Art History
- Medical Humanities
Background:
- Joaquín Sorolla's 1899 painting "Sad Legacy" depicted children with suspected poliomyelitis sequels bathing at Valencia's beach.
- The artwork gained international recognition for Sorolla's artistic contributions.
Discussion:
- The painting "Sad Legacy" by Joaquín Sorolla is analyzed for its depiction of children with poliomyelitis sequels.
- This work highlights the intersection of art and the medical history of poliomyelitis.
Key Insights:
- Sorolla's "Sad Legacy" brought attention to the physical effects of poliomyelitis through art.
- The painting served as a significant piece in the international diffusion of Sorolla's oeuvre, focusing on vulnerable subjects.
Outlook:
- Further research could explore the societal impact and reception of Sorolla's "Sad Legacy" in the context of disability representation.
- Continued analysis of Sorolla's work may reveal more insights into the portrayal of illness in late 19th-century Spanish art.
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