early life and training federico armando beltrán masses, a renowned cuban artist, was born in 1885 in guaira de la melena, cuba, to a spanish military officer. his youth was spent in barcelona, where he began his artistic training at the esteemed escola de la llotja. this foundational period laid the groundwork for his future success. artistic development and influences beltrán masses later moved to madrid, where he received further training under the tutelage of joaquín sorolla, a spanish painter known for his impressionist style. this mentorship significantly influenced beltrán masses' arti…