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| Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquín |
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(hwäk n´ s r ´lyä bäst ´thä) (KEY) , 18631923, Spanish painter, b. Valencia. He is noted for his large landscapes in full, glowing sunlight, painted in strong color and in a bold, fluent style. Sorollas best-known works include Beaching the Boat (Hispanic Society, New York City) and The Swimmers (Metropolitan Mus.). |
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