LESSON 6

Works in Juan Luna and

Fernando Amorsolo
Juan Luna
Juan Luna (1857 – 1899) is regarded
for work done in the manner of the
Spanish, Italian and French academies
of his time. Luna painted literary and
historical scenes, some with an
underscore of political commentary. His
allegorical works were inspired with
classical balance, and often showed
figures in theatrical poses.
 SPOLIARIUM 19TH Century
Spolarium  a painting by Filipino artist
Juan Luna.
His painting was submitted by
Luna to the Exposición Nacional
de Bellas Artes in 1884 in
Madrid and in 1886, it was sold
to the Diputación Provincial de
Barcelona for 20,000 pesetas.
 It currently hangs in the main
gallery at the ground floor of the
National Museum of the
Philippines.
Fernando Amorsolo
Fernando Amorsolo (1892 –
1972). He is popularly known for his
craftsmanship and mastery in the use
of light. The paintings are significant
in the development of the formation
of Filipino notions of self and identity.
 
 It is also known as Interior
Parisian Life d’Un Café or "Inside a Café",
even titled in some books
as "The Maid" and "Un
Coquette" or literally someone
who is one step lower than
prostitute painted by Juan
Luna. He is known to use
prostitutes as models in his
painting sessions for a very
obvious reason - they're paid
cheap.
Defense of a Filipina Woman’s
Honor
Defense of a Filipina Woman's
Honor, which is representative
of Amorsolo's World War II-era
paintings. Here, a Filipino man
defends a woman, who is
either his wife or daughter,
from being raped by an unseen
Japanese soldier. Note the
Japanese military cap at the
man's foot.
Created: January 1 1945
The Making of The Philippine
Flag

The detail of Fernando

Amorsolo’s The Making of the
Philippine flag depicting
Agoncillo and company's
manual sewing.