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Pablo Cueto Amorsolo (born Pablo Cueto; June 26, 1898 – February 21, 1945) [1] was a Filipino painter. He was the younger brother of the Philippine National Artist Fernando Amorsolo. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Limpia Botas by Pablo Amorsolo, University of Santo Tomas Collection.
One cannot discuss the history of Philippine genre painting without the mention of the name Pablo Amorsolo. The younger brother of the eminent Fernando Amorsolo, Pablo was born in Daet, Camarines Norte. Like his kuya, Pablo also learned the rudiments of art from his uncle, Fabian de la Rosa.
Just like his elder brother Fernando Amorsolo, Pablo Amorsolo’s art mandated scenes of people at their most indigenous in bucolic settings and dress. His paintings of women — graceful, “indolent” creatures — emphasized aspects of rural life that whetted curiosity of the town or city dwellers.
Pablo Amorsolo preferred to paint early in the morning or late afternoon, utilizing local color and the extreme time of the day can be gleaned in the tell-tale shadows in this bucolic seascape. This seashore scene seems to be a metaphor to a creative life which culminated in a tragic end.
Oct 31, 2021 · Pablo Amorsolo’s oil on canvas painting entitled “Philippine Charity Sweepstakes” (1938) depicts the sectors of the society that were supported by the PCSO during its early days, such as women, boy scouts, war veterans, youth, and indigent communities.
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