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Between 1909 and 1914, he enrolled at the Art School of the Liceo de Manila. [7] His most notable work as a student at the Liceo was his painting of a young man and a young woman in a garden, which won him the first prize in the art school exhibition during his graduation year. Young Fernando Amorsolo in 1917.
Between 1909 and 1914, he enrolled at the Art School of the Liceo de Manila. His most notable work as a student at the Liceo was his painting of a young man and a young woman in a garden, which won him the first prize in the art school exhibition during his graduation year.
- Filipino
- May 30, 1892
- Paco, Philippines
- April 24, 1972
Jun 24, 2019 · Amorsolo’s Works Through the Years. After arriving in the Philippines, Amorsolo set out to the Philippine countryside, a favorite of his. His work, Crossing the River (1924) depicts a river in the province of Tarlac. It was commissioned by tobacco company La Tabacalera. IMAGE MARIO LIMOS
Nobody has captured the Philippine rural scene like portraitist and painter Fernando Amorsolo. His craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light have given many Filipinos a glimpse of the country's most precious provinces and farmlands.
Fernando Amorsolo’s paintings showcase detailed rural landscapes of the Filipino countryside, highlighting lush rice fields and coconut palms basked in the sun’s golden glow. His focus on light and shadow play brings these scenes to life, portraying the beauty of everyday life in the Philippines.
Sep 11, 2024 · During the Japanese occupation, Amorsolo’s work took on darker tones, reflecting the grim realities of war yet never abandoning his signature element of light.
Career- Philosophy & Style of Work | Fernando Amorsolo On May 30, 1892, Fernando Amorsolo was born in Manila’s Paco neighborhood. At age 13, he began working as an apprentice for his mother’s first cousin, the renowned Filipino artist Fabian de la Rosa.
