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Once again we will celebrate what Simone Weil defined as “the supreme mystery of this world” and Jorge Luis Borges, not far from the philosopher’s vision, as “that beautiful mystery that neither psychology nor rhetoric can decipher.” Beauty will once again be the protagonist of the gala we hold every spring at the Thyssen Museum in Madrid to award, among works of art and with the names of artists, the best launches of the year in cosmetics and perfumery

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Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923). He walked along the beach carrying canvases and umbrellas before choosing the spot to paint. He is the most important figure of Spanish impressionism. After training in Rome and Paris and adapting what he learned to his usual style, he experienced seeing how his entire native country, but also all of Europe and even New York, fell for his luminous everyday scenes, made with free brushstrokes.

Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806). He began painting religious scenes and ended up being known for his always spicy love scenes. He was one of the most important representatives of rococo. The French Revolution came between him and success, but his hedonistic and exuberant style has remained for posterity.

Edward Hopper (1882-1967). He was a slow painter who dedicated a lot of time to each work. The detailed record of his work is thanks to the woman he married, Jo Nivison, who is the subject of many of his paintings. The cinematic treatment of his scenes and the dramatic effect brought by the play of light and shadow made him unique.

Juan Gris (1887-1927). Born in Madrid, he led the Cubist movement alongside Picasso and Braque. Today he is mainly known for his papier collé technique, which introduces the use of paper and cardboard in pictorial work. He began it one summer when he coincided with Picasso in the Pyrenees. He left not only his work but also a theoretical contribution that would influence new artists.

Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). He is one of the creators of post-impressionism, with colorful and marked brushstrokes. He is one of the painters most appreciated by both expert and popular audiences after his death. However, he barely sold paintings during his lifetime. Much is said about his mental health problems, but the truth is that from his complexity was born a unique style that continues to captivate viewers.

Edgar Degas (1834-1917). He had no trouble leaving his law studies to enter a painting academy. His wealthy family was wise not to prevent a new genius from being born. The pastel technique allowed him to represent fleeting moments in his work. Obsessed with body movement, much of his work focuses on scenes of ballerinas and Parisian cafés.

Egon Schiele (1890-1918). His was radical expressionism. His portraits of naked people always have a touch of harshness. Some say he is the painter of loneliness because in his works he not only bares the body but also the tormented soul. He was a disciple of Klimt and a master for history.

Paul Cézanne (1839-1906). Today he is considered the father of modern painting; his work bridged modernism and cubism. But during his life he was so little recognized that he even inspired his friend Zola in creating the character of a failed artist. However, when a posthumous exhibition of his work was held in Paris, it triggered the beginning of cubism and he was recognized in all his greatness.

Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). Paul Valery said of her: “Berthe lives her painting and paints her life.” The everyday scenes common in her work show that mix of work and life that characterizes her. Her gaze captured the beauty and light of the simple. She also actively supported other painters like Renoir and Pissarro.

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Claude Monet (1840-1926). In his final stage, his family garden was his main source of inspiration. By then he had become recognized as one of the leaders of impressionism: he began using the loose brushstroke typical of this movement almost simultaneously with Renoir. In fact, it was his work Impression, Sunrise that gave the movement its name.

Robert Delaunay (1885 -1941). The birth of abstraction cannot be understood without his name. He was also the leading representative of Orphism, a style that investigates the relationship between form and color and chooses bright colors and circular geometries as language. Together with his wife, painter Sonia Delaunay, he promoted simultaneism. His love for chromaticism continues to move those who detect pictorial poetry.

Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). He laid the foundations of modern art. He had contact with Van Gogh and other painters of his time. His obsession was always to find a lost paradise, untouched by Western civilization. That led him to Tahiti where he created his most famous works. In 1901 he settled in the Marquesas Islands and despite his health problems, he never stopped painting.

Natalia Goncharova (1881-1962). Although a good part of her pictorial production was related to the world of icons and Russian folk art, she captured the influence of movements that reflected the changes of the world such as cubism and futurism. Today she is mainly known for her evolution to rayonism, a style well received by critics and the public. She lived away from social conventions.

Edvard Munch (1863-1944). The Scream, -the twice stolen and recovered work-, perfectly reflects the soul of his work. He is the painter of anguish and fear in a very personal style rooted in expressionism. He himself explained that his work aims to dissect souls.

Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919). The master of impressionism was born into a humble family that would never have seemed destined to raise a genius, but always supported his talent. He savored success with his particular ornamental and sensual style. He also enjoyed love and family. They say he always spread his joy of living.

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875). He owed part of the success he enjoyed to Baudelaire and his public praises. Art collectors of the time fell in love with his poetic landscapes and portraits of friends. At the end of his life, he became a traveler, only to paint new landscapes.

Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). His cheerful and sensual style appeared after years of personal search. He was highly valued during his life, especially in Spain where one of his best clients, Philip IV, resided. His figures of muscular men and voluptuous women were the sexiest in that Europe.