Lot Essay
Blanca Pons Sorolla suggests that the present work was originally painted between February and March of 1910 rather than May. Sorolla gave a luncheon in May 1910 where he presented sketches such as this to the guests which served not only as gifts, but also doubled as the menu which was written on the reverse.
We are grateful to Blanca Pons Sorolla for her assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.
We are grateful to Blanca Pons Sorolla for her assistance in preparing this catalogue entry.