Fernando Amorsolo Artist

Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972) is one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes. He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. Born in Paco, Manila, he earned a degree from the Liceo de Manila Art School in 1909.

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Birth date	May 30, 1892
Birth place	Spanish East Indies , Paco Manila
Date of death	April 24, 1972
Place of death	Philippines , PUERTO RICO

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Award	List of prizes medals and awards National Artist of the Philippines
Influenced by	Impressionism Ignacio Zuloaga Joaquín Sorolla
training at	University of the Philippines Manila Central University Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando