Spain and the Hispanic World at The Royal Academy until 10 April 2023!
This dazzling exhibition of Spanish and Hispanic art and culture from the ancient world to the early 20th century includes sculptures, paintings, silk textiles, ceramics, lustreware, silverwork, precious jewellery, maps, drawings, illuminated manuscripts and lacquerware from Latin America. All the Spanish masters are represented, including, El Greco, Zurbarán, Velázquez and Goya.
The exhibition features the famous World Map of 1526 by Giovanni Vespucci, and culminates with Sorolla’s colourful, large-scale study for his monumental series of 14 paintings, Vision of Spain.
Further details and bookings here!
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© KidsArt Limited, 2023. Image: Joaquín Sorolla, Vision of Spain (sketch) (detail), 1912-1913