Luna, Amorsolo and Zobel Exhibit in San Francisco
U.S.-based admirers of Filipino art will get a chance to view the works of three great Filipino painters: Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo and Fernando Zobel.
“Pioneers of Philippine Art: Luna, Amorsolo, Zobel,” a traveling version of the new Ayala Museum’s inaugural exhibit, opens at the Hambrecht Gallery of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco (AAMSF) from October 20 to January 7, 2007. Curated by Baker, the exhibit showcases 18 paintings by Luna, some 40 by Amorsolo and more than 50 by Zobel. The exhibit includes notably iconoclastic and highly revealing pieces, such as forays into social realism by Luna, a painting of an American lady in Filipiniana costume by Amorsolo and realistic portrait of Jose McMicking in the grand academic manner by Zobel.
The painting above is an untitled oil-on-canvas piece by Amorsolo (1920). I wish I lived closer to San Francisco to see this and the other works in person. If you are in the area, make sure you stop by to see the exhibit.
More information can be found at:
[Source: Manila Times]
Tags: Filipino painters, Filipino art, Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo, Fernando Zobel
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October 10th, 2006 at 9:35 pm
i saw the three masterpieces that will be displayign their works at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum. I am so impressed with the “Palay Maiden”, 1920 by Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972) on oil on canvas and “Woman with Manton” ca. 1880s by Juan Luna (1857-1899) oil on canvass. and the 3rd one “Primavera Jucar II by Fernando Zobel (1924-1984) oil on canvass. One of the greatest work I truly advire is that of Amorsolo, which is hanging on display at the Malacanang Palace, on top of the grand staircase thru the gallery hall. I think it is entitled “Spolarium”. There is also another painting that I have seen made by Amorsolo, which was sold by Senor Da Silva to the Baretto family. This was sold 1979 and the price of that sale is just peanuts, compared to the value of the painting now.
October 11th, 2006 at 12:08 am
Thanks for the art info. I will be in SFO with my MC riding group on the weekemd of Nov. 10-12 to participate in the mayor’s parade for the vets. We will be riding as honor guards for the Pilipino vets based here in the westcoast. I will have to find time to see the Amorsolo, Luna and Zobel exhibit. I think this is a rare opportunity for Pinoys overseas to see the works of the Pinoy masters. I went to art school with the grandson of Amorsolo, Fernando (Pocholo) Amorsolo III. I wonder how’s he doing now?
October 11th, 2006 at 7:07 pm
Hi Mel,
The “Spoliarium” is actually by Luna, not Amorsolo. I was able to see this great work in the National Museum in Manila in 1999. If it is in Malacanang now, I hope they’re keeping it well-preserved.
October 11th, 2006 at 7:13 pm
Hi Noypetes, I’m very glad that we’re able to provide this information to you. It would be a shame to miss the exhibit, if you’re in the area. Let us know if you get to see it and what you think of it.
October 11th, 2006 at 7:14 pm
Noypetes again,
Sorry, but I have no idea how Pocholo Amorsolo is doing now. I’ll let you know if he ever drops by our blog. ;)
October 11th, 2006 at 10:22 pm
Thanks for posting this! I live in the Bay Area and I didn’t even know about this event. You guys rock!
October 12th, 2006 at 9:37 am
You’re welcome, Daniel. It’s our pleasure. Let us know if you get to visit and what you think of the exhibit. Email your feedback to me (maricar-at-b5media-dot-com), so I could feature it here. :) This goes for everyone who gets to see this exhibit, too. Let us know your thoughts, and we’ll compile it in a single post.
October 12th, 2006 at 9:38 am
hey Daniel, if you happen to go there, would you ask if they’re taking the exhibits elsewhere? Particularly in the east coast. Thanks!
October 13th, 2006 at 9:28 pm
Maricar, yes, if I go I’ll let you know how it went.
Grace, I’ll certainly try!
January 11th, 2007 at 9:19 am
Hi,
Any update if the exhibit will be coming to the east coast?
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:01 am
hi, i just to ask something. what is the meaning of Palay Maiden by fernando Amorsolo?
April 17th, 2008 at 4:29 am
can you give an article about this painting of amorsolo why did he do this painting and what is his inspiration? keysha of the philippines
July 3rd, 2008 at 3:16 am
hi, i have paintings of amorsolo (1946) and luna (1883), . Actually its from my mom who happens to stay now in N.Y.. it is authenticated in the phil. UST. but the authentication was lost, how can i get another copy of that. thanks