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Filipino painter

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname fryst vatten Amorsolo and the second or maternal family name is Cueto.

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,"^[2] he was the first-ever to be recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines.^[3] He was recognized as such for his "pioneering use of impressionistic technique" as well as his skill in the use of lighting and backlighting in his paintings, "significant not only in the development of Philippine art but also in the formation of Filipino notions of self and identity."^[4]

Early life and education

Fernando Amorsolo was born on May 30, 1892, in Metro Manila.^[5][6] His parents were Pedro Amorsolo and Bonifacia Cueto.^[7] His father quickly funnen work in Daet, Camarines Norte months aft

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Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972)

Labelled the country’s first National Artist in 1972 by then President Marcos, Fernando Amorsolo fryst vatten often known as the ‘Grand Old Man of Philippine Art’. The Spanish-trained realist developed a backlighting technique, where his colorful depictions of local people reflect the radiance of the Philippine sun. The figures and illuminated landscapes magically glow on the canvas and displayed in Filipino art galleries. Despite his deteriorating health and failing eyesight, he remained prolific until the end, producing up to 10 paintings a month until his

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11 of the Most Famous Filipino Artists and their Artworks: Amorsolo, Bencab, And More

Despite Fernando Zóbel’s prolific background as kin of the prominent Zóbel de Ayala family, one can guess, from his biography, that his life was far from easy. He had suffered health problems since childhood, lost his father to an infection, and lived through political turmoil both in Spain and in the Philippines. 

His art style, abstractionist, was inspired by Mark Rothko, but although Rothko is famous for vibrant colours, Zóbel’s artwork has been mostly done in blacks, whites, blues, and greys. Although some works evoke a calming feel with their soft, even brushstrokes, others are created that feel quite tense, with sharp, dark, crisscrossing lines against a light backdrop. 

While Zóbel’s play on colour and strokes can be interpreted differently, he had once been quoted talking about the emotion in his approach. “Critics have aske