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    Fernando Amorsolo was a Filipino painter born in 1892 and died in 1972 who was known for his portraits and landscapes depicting rural Philippine scenes. He is considered one of the most important artists in Philippine history and was recognized for his mastery of light and craftsmanship. Some of his most famous works include "The Mango Pickers" painted in 1937 and "El Ciego" or "The Blind Man" from 1929.

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    Fernando Amorsolo was a Filipino painter born in 1892 and died in 1972 who was known for his portraits and landscapes depicting rural Philippine scenes. He is considered one of the most important artists in Philippine history and was recognized for his mastery of light and craftsmanship. Some of his most famous works include "The Mango Pickers" painted in 1937 and "El Ciego" or "The Blind Man" from 1929.

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    FERNANDO AMORSOLO

    BIOGRAPHY

    Fernando Amorsolo Cueto

     Born: May 30, 1892 (Manila)

     Died: April 24, 1972 (Quezon City)


    He was one of the most important artists in the history of
    painting in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a portraitist
    and painter of rural Philippine landscape. He is
    popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in
    the use of light.

    Awards: National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts


    FAMOUS WORDS

    “When I came back from Spain, I


    did nothing but paint and paint
    out in the open, studying the light.
    Maski sa Spain kung nagpipinta
    ako, diyan ako nagpipinta sa
    liwanag na liwanag. Wala akong
    ginawa kundi mag-observe”
    THE MANGO PICKERS, (1937)

    Fernando Amorsolo created this painting during year 1937. This


    year was the the rise of woman rights.
    EL CIEGO (THE BLIND MAN), 1929

    This work commissioned by a naval intelligence officer who helped in


    the liberation of Manila during the World War II
    THANK YOU!
    Presented by:
    Ariate, Thea Marie
    Geul, Sandra
    TM1C

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