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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). Both paintings share almost the same ...
Conceptualized and formed by the Amorsolo children, the Fernando C. Amorsolo Art Foundation was incorporated on February 3, 2003. Dedicated to the preservation of the artist’s legacy, the Foundation counts among its goals the promotion of the Maestro’s unique style and the propagation of his artistic vision. Alarmed by the prevalence of ...
Apr 8, 2009 · Amorsolo’s customer base dissipated in the face of the tough economic situation. Acquiring painting materials was a challenge. More importantly, Amorsolo was deprived of his frequent sojourns to the rural areas of Marikina , Antipolo , and other locales in the outskirts of Manila where he painted his popular landscapes.
Fernando Amorsolo died on April 24, 1972 due to heart failure. Amorsolo’s friends and family describe his beautiful paintings as a mirror to his even more beautiful and pure soul. His children founded an art foundation in his honor in 2003 to ensure his legacy, style, vision, and dedication to the promotion of Philippine national heritage survive for decades to come.
Apr 12, 2022 · Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto was born in Paco, Manila on May 30, 1892. At a young age, he began studying art under his uncle, Fabian de la Rosa, and sold watercolor postcards at a local bookstore for 10 centavos each to help his family.
Biography. Fernando Amorsolo: Reflection of a Filipino Soul. On May 30, 1892, one of the most celebrated artists in the Philippines was born in Manila. Fernando Amorsolo would eventually be named "The Grand Old Man of Philippine Art" and would sell his abundant paintings to collectors around the globe. His art would be marked by a celebration ...
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.
