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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.
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.
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.
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.
FERNANDO CUETO AMORSOLO (PHILIPPINES, 1892-1972) El Ciego. signed 'F. Amorsolo, Manila 1929' (lower right) oil on board. 73.5 x 58.5 cm. (28 7/8 x 23 in.) Painted in 1929. Provenance. Acquired directly from the artist by Lt Commander Samuel J. Wilson. Thence by descent to the previous owner. Acquired directly from the above owner.
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”.
May 30, 2022 · May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972. As we approach the close of our National Heritage Month, we celebrate the life of the country’s first-declared National Artist, Fernando Cueto Amorsolo who was born #OnThisDay, 130 years ago, in 1892 in Paco, Manila.
