The Hispanic Society of America operates a museum and reference library for the study of the arts and cultures of Spain and Portugal and their …
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May 23, 2024
I have been frustrated by this Museum for several years trying to see the collection..It’s been closed for repair and is really not open ..It has a very important collection of Spanish art ..You mus… Full review by mhallr
Mar 17, 2024
I happened to be nearby so I popped in. It looks like a huge building from the outside but only the main hall and two side rooms were open - I think there might be an upstairs gallery and another exh… Full review by socialmediavolunteer
Jan 9, 2020
Sorolla's commissioned Vision of Spain is a must see if you are a fan of Spanish masters or Spanish culture. It is currently undergoing a major renovation, but the murals are on exhibit on a limited … Full review by Kristy B
Did J Sorrola paint the murals when museum built or were they bought in Spain for the collection?
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I asked. The Provinces of Spain paintings were commissioned by Huntington (the founder) for the museum. They're actually large canvases, not murals. The museum's brochure says …
I asked. The Provinces of Spain paintings were commissioned by Huntington (the founder) for the museum. They're actually large canvases, not murals. The museum's brochure says they were painted from 1911 to 1919. By the way, the floor tiles were by Mercer's Moravian Tile Works in Doylestown, PA. Check out the quirky. Mercer Museum if you're ever in the area.
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