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His early (1940s–1960s) works, alongside those of peer, Hernando Ocampo are described as depictions of anguish and dehumanization of beggars and laborers in the city. These include Man and Woman (alternatively known as Beggars) and Gadgets.
Cesar Torrente Legaspi (April 2, 1917 – April 7, 1994) was a Filipino National Artist in painting. He was also an art director prior to going full-time in his visual art practice in the 1960s.
Cesar Legaspi was a 20th-century Filipino painter best known for his Cubist-inspired works. View Cesar Legaspi’s artworks on artnet. Learn about the artist and find an in-depth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
Here are some of his notable pieces: "Man and Woman" (1945): Also known as "Beggars", this painting is a poignant depiction of the anguish and dehumanization experienced by the city's beggars. "Gadgets I" and "Gadgets II": These works further explore the themes of dehumanization and urban struggle.
1947 / Oil on canvas / 101.6 x 70 cm / Artist: Cesar Legaspi / Lucila Salazar collection. This painting won the first prize in the second annual competition of the Art Association of the Philippines in 1949. While the painting is in the representational mode, the style itself is not realistic.
Jan 10, 2016 · The Filipino/Tagalog phrase “ lakas ng loob,” which may also translate to “bravery,” feels much closer to how Legaspi lived his life as an artist. At 70 years old and diagnosed with cancer,...
The Filipino/Tagalog phrase "lakas ng loob", which directly translates to "brave", feels much closer to how Legaspi lived his life as an artist. At 70 years old and diagnosed with cancer he was building his studio, employing an assistant and exploring new methods and bigger canvases.
