Botong Francisco
Francisco was a most
of mural painting for
known for his historical
first Filipino modernists al
Ocampo and Victorio C.
from Fernando
Amorsolo's romanticism o
According to restorer
Francisco's art "is a prime
where lines and contours
Later career[edit]
Francisco served as the
the 1961 film
Rizal's Noli Me Tángere.[3]
He was responsible for
famous Angono
was also involved in
in Philippine cinema.
His great works include
Compact, First Mass at
Martyrdom
Magpupukot, Fiesta,
Bukid, Sandugo, Portrait
of Limahong, Serenade,
Some of his murals have
the years. The "Pageant
from several years of
His murals, The Progress
Philippines, was restored
and is currently residing
of the Philippines. A high-
mural is also located at its
lobby of the Philippine
distinguished practitioner
many decades and best
pieces. He was one of the
Francisco on a 2012 stamp of the Philippines ong with Galo
Edades who broke away
Born Carlos Modesto Villaluz
f Philippine scenes.
Francisco[1] Helmuth Josef Zotter,
example of linear painting
appear like cutouts."[2]
November 4, 1912
Angono, Rizal, Philippine Islands,
production designer for
U.S. adaptation of José
the discovery of the now
Died March 31, 1969 (aged 56)
Petroglyphs in 1965. He
Costume Design
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
portrayals of the Blood
Resting Angono Catholic Cemetery Limasawa, The
place of Rizal, Bayanihan,
Bayanihan sa
of Purita, The Invasion
Nationality Philippines and Muslim Betrothal.
suffered big damage over
of Commerce" emerged
Other names Botong restoration in 2000.[2]
of Medicine in the
for the 3rd time in 2007
Occupation Painter / Muralist
in the National Art Gallery
quality replica of the
Parent(s) Felipe Francisco (father) previous location at the
General Hospital.[4] [5]
Maria Villaluz (mother)[1]
Awards Order of National Artists of the
Philippines