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The Life and Career of Fernando Amorsolo, The Philippines' First National Artist

Throughout his life, Amorsolo’s sketches and studies are estimated to number over 10,000 pieces.

Fernando Amorsolo, the first National Artist of the Philippines for painting, grew up during a time of transition for the country. Amorsolo and his mother moved to Manila and lived with his uncle, Fabian de la Rosa, a painter. Under his uncle' ...

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