Figure 1.--Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida was from Valencia. He developed a wonderful ability to depict the effect of sunlight on his subjects and the whiteor light-colored clothing they wore. He was especially noted for his sunny portraits of children at the seaside during the early 20th century.

Spanish artist Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida was from Valencia. He began his education as a painter when he was 15 years old. He moved to Madrid when he was 18 years old and supported himself by copying old masters at the Prado. At age 22 he was awarded a grant to study in Rome. He developed a wonderful ability to depict the effect of sunlight on his subjects and the whiteor light-colored clothing they wore. He was especially noted for his sunny portraits of children at the seaside during the early 20th century. The boys are often depicted without clothing. The girls wear a long shirt. Sorolla painted many of his beach pictures at Valencia. He worked rpidly. He liked to work outdoors in the sunlight. Sorolla can be considered a Spanish impressionist and much like the French impressionists. He was fascinated with the interplay of sun and water and the myriad of people depicted in his scenes.

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