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1 day ago · A rare painting by Fernando Amorsolo, the Philippines’ National Artist for Visual Arts, was recently unveiled at Sentro Filipino in San Francisco, USA. As Filipinos, we are well-acquainted with the legacy of Amorsolo, fondly known as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art.” His groundbreaking use of impressionistic techniques, combined with his masterful application of
3 days ago · Labelled the country’s first National Artist in 1972 by then President Marcos, Fernando Amorsolo is often known as the ‘Grand Old Man of Philippine Art’. The Spanish-trained realist developed a backlighting technique, where his colorful depictions of local people reflect the radiance of the Philippine sun.
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3 days ago · Another striking work greets visitors at the entrance—an oil portrait of the handsome young Zóbel in 1920, done by Fernando Amorsolo, no doubt a commission by (or a gift from) the great Filipino artist who’d been sent to study further in Madrid by Enrique Zóbel de Ayala.
1 day ago · An original painting by renowned Filipino National Artist Fernando Amorsolo has been donated to a Filipino cultural center in San Francisco. The artwork was a gift to Amorsolo's American friend Harry Salet and his family. It was donated to Sentro Filipino's facility by Salet's great-grandchildren, Anna and Luke Fadem.
1 day ago · Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972) was one of the most influential painters in Philippine history. Amorsolo was a portrait painter and a landscape painter in the rural Philippines.
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1 day ago · Some paintings of national artist Fernando Amorsolo were also transferred from Malacanang to the presidential house. The house also features a swimming pool mostly used by the First Lady for her exercise. It also has a gym room, with a cardio machine and weights, where the President works out.
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2 days ago · Particularly noted for being an outstanding painter of womens portraits, alongside Juan Luna and his nephews, Pablo and Fernando Amorsolo. Fabian Cueto de la Rosa was born on May 5, 1869 in Paco, Manila, the second child of Marcos de la Rosa and Gregoria Cueto.
