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In 1972, Fernando Amorsolo became the first Filipino to be distinguished as the Philippine's National Artist in Painting. He was named as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art" during the inauguration of the Manila Hilton 's art center, where his paintings were exhibited on January 23, 1969.
Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo was known for his vivid depictions of landscapes, rural life, and portraits. View Fernando Amorsolo’s 845 artworks on artnet. Find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972) was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. Nicknamed the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art," he was the first-ever to be recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines.
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 farmers ankle-deep in rice fields, women in colorful baro’t sayas sorting through mangoes, and vibrant society portraits.
Amorsolo painted many series of historical paintings depicting pre-Colonial, Spanish colonial, and wartime events, portraits of prominent politicians (e.g., General Emilio Aguinaldo), nudes, andthe dalagang Filipina (a tanned, clear-complexioned, slim, and soft-featured Philippine maiden).
The Early Years. Striking Out on His Own. The War Years. The Prime of His Years. At the Sunset of His Life. Biography of Fernando Amorsolo. by: Edwin A. Martinez. Fernando Amorsolo was born on May 30, 1892 in Calle Herran in Paco, Manila to Pedro Amorsolo and Bonifacia Cueto.
In conjunction with the unprecedented seven-museum retrospective exhibit of Amorsolo’s works, the Fernando C. Amorsolo Art Foundation is proud to present a one-of-a-kind publication that catalogues the life and work of the great artist.
His paintings would embody an affinity for the traditions and lifestyle he knew during the Spanish era. His canvases were filled with scenes of fiestas, old churches and rituals that were the legacy of the Philippines’ former colonial masters.
This 1921 oil painting by Fernando Amorsolo (Roa 1992, 97) is the earliest known version of a series of works, also titled Planting Rice, done by Amorsolo from 1921 to 1944. Another larger version, also titled Planting Rice and dated 1924, is in the Paulino and Hetty Que collection (Cruz 2008, 96-7).
Jun 24, 2019 · Fernando Amorsolo, the first National Artist of the Philippines for painting, grew up during a time of transition for the country. Amorsolo and his mother moved to Manila and lived with his uncle, Fabian de la Rosa, a painter.
