The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07.
Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquín
(hwäkn´ sr´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.).