Linggo, Agosto 12, 2012

National Artists

Much to my delight, after seeing the works of art of our National Artists, I have picked these three. Why did I picked them? Wait till you see...
Juan Luna y Novicio
(October 23, 1857 — December 7, 1899)
was an Ilocano Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.


Spoliarium
by Juan Luna
Oil on Canvass
The painting features a glimpse of Roman history centered on the bloody carnage brought by gladiatorial matches. Spoliarium is a Latin word referring to the basement of the Roman Colosseum where the fallen and dying gladiators are dumped and devoid of their worldly possessions. At the center of Luna’s painting are fallen gladiators being dragged by Roman soldiers. On the left, spectators ardently await their chance to strip off the combatants of their metal helmets and other armory. In contrast with the charged emotions featured on the left, the right side meanwhile presents a somber mood. An old man carries a torch perhaps searching for his son while a woman weeps the death of her loved one. The Spoliarium is the most valuable oil-on-canvas painting by Juan Luna, a Filipino educated at the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura (Philippines) and at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid, Spain. With a size of 4.22 meters x 7.675 meters, it is the largest painting in the Philippines. A historical painting, it was made by Luna in 1884 as an entry to the prestigious Exposicion de Bellas Artes (Madrid Art Exposition, May 1884) and eventually won for him the First Gold Medal.


La Una Bulakena
by Juan Luna
Oil on Canvass


Portrait of a Lady
by Juan Luna
Oil on Canvass


Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto
(May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972)
is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. Born in Paco, Manila, he earned a degree from the Liceo de Manila Art School in 1909.

Portrait of Mrs. Banks
by Fernando Amorsolo
Oil on Canvass


Portrait of Francis Burton Harrison
by Fernando Amorsolo
Oil on Cavass


Portrait of Don Julio dela Orden
by Fernando Amorsolo
Oil on Canvass


Félix Resurrección Hidalgo
(February 21, 1855 - March 13, 1913)
was a Filipino artist. He is acknowledged as one of the great Filipino painters of the late 19th century, and is significant in Philippine history for having been an acquaintance and inspiration for members of the Philippine reform movement which included José Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar, Mariano Ponce and Graciano López Jaena, although he neither involved himself directly in that movement, nor later associate himself with the First Philippine Republic under Emilio Aguinaldo.

La Tragedia de Gobernador Bustamante
by Felix Hidalgo
Oil on Canvass


La Enferma
by Felix Hidalgo
Oil on Canvass


Don Luis Perez Dasmarinas
by Felix Hidalgo
Oil on Canvass


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