Sunset: Return of the Fishermen
painting by Fernando Amorsolo
1939. Oil on canvas. 18 x 26. Signed and dated, lower right
Original hand-carved frame made in the Philippines.
Fernando Amorsolo is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. He was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. Read more about Fernando Amorsolo here.
I came across this beautiful video, a compilation of the paintings of Fernando Amorsolo. It is a tribute to the classic art of Fernando Amorsolo, the powerful Filipino song, Bayan Ko, and the timeless artist, Kuh Ledesma.
painting by Fernando Amorsolo
1939. Oil on canvas. 18 x 26. Signed and dated, lower right
Original hand-carved frame made in the Philippines.
On this post, I want to introduce one of the best painters we have in our country, Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (May 30, 1892 - April 26, 1972).
The painting shown above was done in 1939, at the height of Amorsolo’s career. The scene is Manila Bay, famous for its beautiful sunsets. Mount Samat on Bataan is the island in the background. A coconut palm shelters the incoming banca (boat). Nipa huts and bancas are on the right. Two boats, to the right, have already finished work for the day. The incoming banca appears to be the last one to come home. The three figures beach the boat and prepare to bring in the day’s catch.
The figures are not the focal part of the composition. The glowing sunset and the misty mountain are the prime elements in the composition. Amorsolo’s sunset scenes characteristically have this tonal, transparent glow. Like the subject, they embody a landscape filled with peace and serenity. The broad perspective encompasses the beach, bancas, nipa huts, and of course, Mount Samat. All are interrelated and harmonious. (Source of painting interpretation: allinson gallery)
The figures are not the focal part of the composition. The glowing sunset and the misty mountain are the prime elements in the composition. Amorsolo’s sunset scenes characteristically have this tonal, transparent glow. Like the subject, they embody a landscape filled with peace and serenity. The broad perspective encompasses the beach, bancas, nipa huts, and of course, Mount Samat. All are interrelated and harmonious. (Source of painting interpretation: allinson gallery)
Fernando Amorsolo is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. He was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. Read more about Fernando Amorsolo here.
I came across this beautiful video, a compilation of the paintings of Fernando Amorsolo. It is a tribute to the classic art of Fernando Amorsolo, the powerful Filipino song, Bayan Ko, and the timeless artist, Kuh Ledesma.
The song is taken from Kuh's newest album, K. It is a precious collection of Filipino songs given a neo-ethnic sound through the expertise of Bob Aves. This album is The Philippines' proud contribution to World Music.
Watch Video of Fernando Amorsolo's collection of paintings on You Tube here.
Listen to the song Could You Be Messiah, an original composition written and sung by Gary Valenciano, a Christian Filipino singer here.
Pray for the Philippines
3 comments:
What beautiful paintings, Lidj...I love the one you have on this post..it blends so well with your blog colours too...
makes me a little nostalgic...'cept my island home is no longer the idyllic place I grew up in...drugs, kidnapping, crime, houses with bars....have now taken over....it makes me sad and angry...
anyway, so glad you love your homeland...each country reveals a bit more of God's artistry, doesn't it...just as each person he allows inot our lives reveal a different glimpse of God's character...blessings for a wonderful weekend..
Love, Sita
Thank you for sharing your beautiful country with us. Phillipines indeed is an island paradise.
The music and and paintigs showcase it wonderfully.The movement and expression in each painting is materfully portrayed.
The christian song is also very moving.
What a great impression of a special island brought to us by yourself, Amorsolo and Kuh Ledesma.
The enchanting scenery, the magic light, the slender, beautiful people ,- Paradise cannot be more perfect.
I very well can understand the heading of your post. "I love the Philippines."
I bet you carry this love with you wherever you go.
PS. Felisol is my brother's nickname for me.
We are only to siblings and he has always been very dear to me.
Therefore I chose to use his pet name for me on my blog.
Our Sunday morning is now 7 in the morning.
Thank you for writing so very encouraging on my blog.
Blogging is a very special way of finding genuine friends.
From Felisol
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