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Fernando Amorsolo
Painting luminous Philippine rural scenes and becoming the country’s first National Artist.
Dalagang Bukid · Bataan
- Born
- 30 May 1892
- Birthplace
- Manila, Philippines
- Died
- 24 April 1972
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Fernando Amorsolo
Fernando Amorsolo was a Filipino painter known for landscapes, portraits and a distinctive treatment of sunlight.
Early life
Early hardship
Returned to Manila after his father died.
Artistic training
Learned from Fabián de la Rosa and studied fine arts.
Career
- 1914
Graduation
Completed his art studies.
- 1917
European study
Travelled to Spain to further his training.
- 1938
Arts leadership
Became director of the University of the Philippines fine-arts school.
Selected work
Dalagang Bukid
Portrayed a country woman in a sunlit rural setting.
Bataan
Responded to the devastation of war.
Rice-field scenes
Repeatedly explored agricultural work and Philippine light.
Beyond work
Family
His brother Pablo was also a painter.
War experience
Recorded destruction during the Japanese occupation alongside his more idyllic subjects.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Further source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Unknown author Unknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
