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Castle of San Servando, Toledo by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida

Castle of San Servando, Toledo

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida · 1906

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DETAILS
Artist
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida
Date
1906
Medium
Oil on canvas
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dimensions
26 1/4 x 36 1/2 in. (66.7 x 92.7 cm)
Collection
European Paintings
Credit line
Gift of Archer M. Huntington, 1922
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Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida masterfully captured the vibrant sunlight and everyday life of Spain, from sun-drenched beaches to intimate family portraits.

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