Philippine Painting

In Philippines, the first and important person/ artists who introduced painting was Fernando Amorsolo y Cueto (May 30, 1892 – April 26, 1972),
who was born in Paco, Manila and earned a degree from the Liceo de Manila Art School in 1909. He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light.

One of his most popular portrait was
A typical Filipina country woman.This painting demonstrates his characteristic backlighting technique.