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Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces. He was one of the first Filipino modernists along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio C. Edades who broke away from Fernando Amorsolo's romanticism of Philippine scenes.
12 of Botong Francisco's best and most recognizable paintings. Carlos Modesto "Botong" Villaluz Francisco, a Filipino muralist, was born in Angono, Rizal on November 4, 1912. He was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces.
Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces. He was one of the first Filipino modernists along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio C. Edades who broke away from Fernando Amorsolo's romanticism of Philippine scenes.
Francisco was recognized multiple times for achievement in visual art, including his painting “Kaingin” (Swidden), winning first prize in the inaugural national exhibition of the Art Association of the Philippines (AAP) held at the National Museum in 1948.
Botong Francisco: List of works - All Artworks by Date 1→10.
Nov 4, 2022 · The #NationalMuseumPH celebrates the 110th birth anniversary of National Artist for Painting Carlos Villaluz Francisco (1912-1969), also known as ‘Botong.’ Born #OnThisDay in Angono, Rizal, Botong is famous for his large-scale historical paintings.
Jan 23, 2013 · Up Close and Personal: Botong Francisco through Lenses and Letters brings together original correspondence from the Francisco family collection and photographs of the National Artist by lensman Dick Baldovino. The exhibit can be seen from January 25 to April 30, 2013.
