Nap in the Garden

“Nap in the Garden” by Joaquín Sorolla is a luminous and intimate impression of afternoon rest nestled within blooming summer greenery. Painted in 1913, this oil on canvas depicts two girls lounging peacefully in wicker chairs beneath a thick vine-covered pergola, bathed in dappled light and shadow. The garden is bursting with life—lush foliage, vibrant flowers, and sunlit textures surround the figures in a protective and serene enclosure.

With his trademark mastery of natural light, Sorolla captures not just the visual richness of the scene, but the warmth, stillness, and comfort of a summer siesta. The gentle recline of the girls, their relaxed postures, and the surrounding hues of soft greens and violets evoke a moment suspended in calm and beauty.