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Fernando Amorsolo

Born : 1892Died : 1972Documented citizenships : Philippines

Fernando Amorsolo (1892–1972), born in Manila, was a Filipino painter of portraits, landscapes and scenes of rural life. Graduating from the University of the Philippines School of Fine Arts in 1914, he later served as its director from 1938 to 1952. In 1972, he posthumously received the Philippines' first National Artist distinction. His work pays sustained attention to the country's light and to the people who inhabit it.

Field labour and harvest scenes compose an idealised vision of the countryside. Backlighting, warm colours and illuminated contours give his figures a luminous presence. In Dalagang Bukid, a 1928 oil painting held by the National Museum of the Philippines, the young countrywoman becomes an image of idealised beauty. Outdoor observation supports this carefully constructed painting practice.

This profile brings together identity references for Fernando Amorsolo and paintings, drawings and works on paper documented in auction catalogues.

Documented auction references

1auction reference

1auction house

1documented result with a price

Schuler

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Works recorded at auction

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Schuler · Lot 3155

Unter dem Mangobaum

Oil on artist’s board

Original catalogue wording

Unter dem Mangobaum
Öl auf Malkarton

Catalogue period : 2024-12-11

Published result : 85000 CHF

Fees not specified in the available data

Estimate : CHF 40000–60000

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Profile updated : 2026-10-22