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Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (b. 1892, d. 1972) was the Philippines’ first National Artist and is officially recognized as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”. Renowned for his trademark luminosity and ability to render the iconic provincial Filipina, Amorsolo’s paintings usually feature scenes in glowing rural landscapes--- such as ...
Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo was known for his vivid depictions of landscapes, rural life, and portraits. Born on May 30, 1892, in Manila, Amorsolo was the eldest of five children. His parents, Pedro Amorsolo and Bonifacia Cueto, were both talented musicians who encouraged their son's artistic talents from an early age.
FERNANDO AMORSOLO National Artist for Visual Arts (May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972) The country had its first National Artist in Fernando C. Amorsolo. The official title “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art” was bestowed on Amorsolo when the Manila Hilton inaugurated its art center on January 23, 1969, with an exhibit of a selection of his works.
The Philippine artist Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972) was a portraitist and painter of rural land scapes. He is best known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. Fernando Amorsolo was born May 30, 1892, in the Paco district of Manila.
Jun 24, 2019 · The Life and Career of Fernando Amorsolo, The Philippines' First National Artist. Throughout his life, Amorsolo’s sketches and studies are estimated to number over 10,000 pieces. By Mario Alvaro Limos | Jun 24, 2019. IMAGE PHOTO: MARIO LIMOS, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS.
Although born in the nation’s capital, Amorsolo would spend most of his childhood in the small town setting of Daet in Camarines Norte where his love for the simple rural life would become the foundation for his artistic output for which he is most well-known.
Fernando Cueto Amorsolo, Philippine Artist. On May 30, 1892, a boy named Fernando Amorsolo, who was destined to become one of the most celebrated artists in Philippine history and the first to be designated a National Artist, was born in the Paco neighborhood of Manila.
