Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MAY 30, 1892
Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (May 30, 1892 - April 24, 1972), "The Grand Old Man of Philippine Art", portraitist, painter of rural landscapes and the first National Artist in Painting in 1972 was born in Paco, Manila.
He earned a degree at the Liceo de Manila Art School in 1909 and entered the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts and graduated with honors in 1914.
He earned a grant in Madrid, Spain and travelled to New York where he encountered impressionism and cubism, which influenced his works.
He developed a backlighting technique which became his trademark.
Amorsolo did oil paintings of Philippine Presidents and famous personalities, and was the director of the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines from 1938 to 1952.
He died at the age of 79 on April 24, 1972.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: ncca.gov.ph
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