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Mrs. Winthrop W. Aldrich (Harriet Alexander, 1888–1972) by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida

Mrs. Winthrop W. Aldrich (Harriet Alexander, 1888–1972)

Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida · 1909

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DETAILS
Artist
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida
Date
1909
Medium
Oil on canvas
Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dimensions
40 x 30 3/8 in. (101.6 x 77.2 cm)
Collection
European Paintings
Credit line
Gift of Harriet Alexander Aldrich, 1958
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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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