Filipinas in Art, we submit for your review a gallery of portraits of beautiful Filipinas, painted by two of the greatest artists of the Philippines. The two artists are Fernando Amorsolo and Juan Luna.
Amorsolo was the first to be named a National Artist of the Philippines in Painting by then President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972 a few month following Amorsolo’s death.
A water bearer by Amorsolo
Juan Luna in addition to be a renowned artist was a revolutionary and important to the success of the Philippines Revolution.
Despues del baile by Juan Luna
Both men are known for their unbelievably delicate treatment of the subjects of their work. They worked with primarily female models – they were not the most beautiful according to what we would consider today, but they have a special way of presenting these women to bring out their incredible beauty. It is magnificent work and needs to be viewed and digested quietly to be properly appreciated.
Both are very interesting men not only as artists by as world citizens – both appear to have been well read and well travelled having travelled and lived over seas for several years before returning to their ‘beloved’ Philippines.
click the link to appreciate and view fabulous works of Amorsolo and Luna as well as “The Rest of the Story“
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