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Also Known As Roberto Antonio Sebastian Matta Echaurren
Born November 11, 1911 • Santiago • Chile
Died November 23, 2002 (aged 91) • Civitavecchia • Italy
Awards And Honors Praemium Imperiale (1995)
Movement / Style Surrealism

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