The Art of Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida

The video discusses Soroya's painting 'Ultra Margarita', inspired by a real-life scene he witnessed. The painting depicts a young woman in a polka dot dress, handcuffed and accompanied by guards. Meredith Malone, an associate curator, explains Soroya's meticulous attention to detail and his artistic choices to enhance the painting's drama. Soroya edited the scene to focus on essential elements, heightening the emotional impact.

How did the artist aim to depict reality in the painting?

What elements were edited out of the final composition of the painting?