Which Basque painter was famous for his austere, dramatic portraits of bullfighters and dancers in the early 20th century?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ignacio Zuloaga
- Step 1: According to the official source: Ignacio Zuloaga y Zabaleta (July 26, 1870 – October 31, 1945) was a Spanish painter, born in Eibar, Guipuzcoa, near the monastery of Loyola. ... He painted portraits of attired bullfighters and flamenco dancers; or portraits of family members and friends in such attire. Answer: Ignacio Zuloaga. Why not the others: Joaquin Sorolla, Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa, and Julio Romero de Torres were other distinguished Spanish painters associated with different artistic movements.
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