The works of

Luna and
Amorsolo
By: Ian Joel Sanchez
Eunice Kate Samoya
Background of the authors

Juan Luna Y Novicio, better know as

Juan Luna was a Filipino painter,
sculptor and a political activist of the
Philippine Revolution during the late
19th century. He became one of the
first recognized Philippine artists.

● Born: October 23, 1857

● Died: December 7,1899
 Historical Background of the Document

Juan Luna
THE GREAT ONE. Filipino artists in Philippine History with
masterpieces. He excel in artistry, but he also a political activist during the
time of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century.
 Works of Juan Luna

Spolarium
The painting was submited by Luna to the Exposicion
National de Bella Artes in 1889 in Madrid where it
garnered the first gold medal.
The most important work of Luna is the Spoliarium,
the largest painting in the Philippines (4.22 m x
7.67 m). Luna spent eight months working on the
painting which is now displayed in the main
gallery of the National Museum of Fine arts. It
won three gold medals in the 1884 Exposicion
Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid.
 La Muerte de Cleopatra (The Death of Cleopatra)
Which won the silver medal in the 1881 Exposicion Nacional de Bella Artes in
Madrid, Jose Rizal delivered a congratulatory speech for the success of
Juan Luna
Aside from his award-winning paintings, Juan Luna is also renowned for the
following remarkable works:

(1) El Pacto de Sangre

shows the blood compact between

Datu Sikatuna and Miguel Lopez
de Legazpi
 (2) Parisian life

shows a lady sitting uncomfortably

in a couch in a public bar while
being interpretations, resemble
Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, and Dr.
Ariston Lin-Bautista

The Parisian Life

Also known as the Interior d'vn Cafi,
it is an 1892 oil on canuas
impressionist painting by Filipino
painter and revolutionary activist
Juan Luna.
Dimensions: 57cm x 79cm (22
inches x 31 inches)
(3) Portrait of a lady
first titled Paz Pardo de Tavera, after the wife of
Luna which shows a woman holding a rosary in
a scene that seems to be after a sexual
interlude. However, the lady in the painting
does not look like Juan Luna’s wife at all.
Some critics suppose that it resembles the
image of Luna’s favorite model, a Caucasian
named Angela Duche while others believe the
lady is an image of Luna’s idealized vision of
his wife. This particular painting is
controversial for it contains no foreshadowing
to the tragedy of Luna’s marriage which ended
with him shooting his wife in September of
1892
 Works of Juan Luna

Espana y Filipinas
Spain of the Philippines in translation, it is
an 1886 oil wood by Filipino painter
illustrado, and revolutionary activist
created 1886.
Contribution
and
Relevance The biggest contribution of Juan Luna is the Historical
Spolarium. It is a remarkable painting wherein it is a
tremendous interpretations of the sociological
situations in the Philippines.
Background of the authors
● Fernando Amorsolo Y Cueto, was one of the
most important artists in the Philippines.
● Amorsolo was a portraitist and painter of Rural
Philippine Landscape. He is popularly known for
his craftmanship and mastery in the use of light.
● Born May 30,1892 in Paco, Manila.
● Don Faloian de la Rosa, his mother's cousin, was
also a Filipino painter. At the age of 13,
Amorsolo became an apprentice to De la Rosa,
who would eventually become the advocate and
guide to Amorsolo's painting career.
Background of the authors

● studied at the Art School of the Liceo de Manila

and at the University of the Philippines’ School
of Fine Arts.
● worked as draftsman for the Bureau of Public
Works, as a Chief Artist at the Public
Commercial Company, and as a part time
instructor in the University of the Philippines.
 Historical Background of the Document

Fernando Amorsolo
Which was held at the Ayala Museum as a part of series, two of the
panelist brought up the question whether the artist to be considered as a
major painter.
Two of Amorsolo’s award-winning works are:

(1) Leyendo El Pariodico which

won second place in the Bazaar
Escolta in 1908
Two of Amorsolo’s award-winning works are:

2) Afternoon Meal of Rice Workers

which won first prize at the New
York World’s Fair in 1939.
Other works of Amorsolo include:

• Making of the Philippine Flag

• The First Baptism in the Philippines which was based on the accounts of
Pigafetta, and Under the Mango Tree.
Contribution Amorsolo, created this artwork to show the true value of
Filipinos. They are hard-working yet happy of what they
and are doing. Also make the world aware about true Filipina
Beauty . Overall, this painting was intended in show
Relevance Filipino's characteristic glow. This can be proven by
looking at the characters in the painting. Not only that,
taking a look back at the events proves its true meaning.