Filipino painter Fernando Amorsolo was known for his vivid depictions of landscapes, rural life, and portraits. Born on May 30, 1892, in Manila, Amorsolo was the eldest of five children. His parents, ...
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Amorsolo: Chroma

What more can one say or show about Fernando Amorsolo, the first National Artist of the Philippines, that deserves a second look? I thought the answer to my question was—nothing. Then I saw photos of ...
On April 24, 1972, Fernando C. Amorsolo breathed his last. Three days later, he rose again (figuratively) as the first national artist for painting. One could say that the national artist award was ...
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