Two paintings by Fernando Amorso at auction.

Fernando Amorsolo, a Filipino painter, is considered one of the most important artists in the history of Philippine art. He was known for his depictions of the Philippine landscape, its people and their customs, as well as for his portraits of women. Amorsolo was renowned for his exceptional technique and mastery of light. He began his artistic training at the age of thirteen under the tutelage of his uncle, the painter Fabián de la Rosa, who became his guide and protector throughout his career.

Two paintings that bear witness to a tormented period during the Japanese occupation, during which the inhabitants retained the hope and joie de vivre so described by Fernando Amorsolo.
 

LOT n°16 Fernando AMORSOLO Fernando AMORSOLO (1892 - 1972) - Fête villageoise - Huile sur panneau - Signée en bas à droite - 26,4 x 38 cm Note : Fernando Amorsolo, un peintre philippin, est considéré comme l'un des artistes les…    Fiche détaillée

LOT n°17 Fernando AMORSOLO Fernando AMORSOLO (1892 - 1972) - Paysans au repos - Huile sur panneau - Signé et daté en bas à droite nov(embre) 1944 - 23 x 30 cm Note : Fernando Amorsolo, un peintre philippin, est considéré comme…    Fiche détaillée

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In one of the paintings, "Fête villageoise", the dance depicted in the picture is called "tinikling" or rice dance, and is traditionally performed during the rice harvest, mimicking the birds that ravage the rice fields.
 

LOT n°16 Fernando AMORSOLO Fernando AMORSOLO (1892 - 1972) - Fête villageoise - Huile sur panneau - Signée en bas à droite - 26,4 x 38 cm Note : Fernando Amorsolo, un peintre philippin, est considéré comme l'un des artistes les…    Fiche détaillée

LOT n°17 Fernando AMORSOLO Fernando AMORSOLO (1892 - 1972) - Paysans au repos - Huile sur panneau - Signé et daté en bas à droite nov(embre) 1944 - 23 x 30 cm Note : Fernando Amorsolo, un peintre philippin, est considéré comme…    Fiche détaillée