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| Joaquín Sorolla Harvest, Jerez, 1914 |
Queen Sofia Spanish Institute in New York presents the rich history of Spain's regional dresses in combination with the monumental paintings of Valencial artist Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida through a beautiful exhibition curated by Oscar de la Renta and Andre Leon Talley. The exhibition will feature more than ten paintings and over thirty rare pieces of traditional spanish outfits and accesories for men and women, combined with overwhelming creations by Cristobal Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for YSL, Christian Lacroix, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Alexander McQueen and Marchesa, showing Spain's great influence on fashion.
From December 8, 2011 to March 10, 2012
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| Joaquín Sorolla Characters from Lagartera or Lagartera Bride, 1912 |
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| Traje de luces (bullfighter’s suit) by Fermín, 1950s-1960s Worn by Antonio Ordóñez Capote de paseo (bullfighter’s ceremonial cape), 1940s Worn by Carlos Arruza Collection of Bohórquez Domecq, S.L. |
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| Joaquín Sorolla Couple from Salamanca, 1912 |
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| Joaquín Sorolla Study for Before the Bullfight, ca. 1900 |
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| Joaquín Sorolla Flamenco Dancer, 1914 |
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| Mantón de Manila (shawl), 19th century |
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| Traje corto (riding ensemble), c. 1961 |
All images courtesy of Queen Sofia Spanish Institute
