Juan Luna
Painting, Visual Artist
1857 – 1899
Who was Juan Luna?
Juan Luna y Novicio 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.
His winning the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, prompted a celebration which was a major highlight in the memoirs of members of the Propaganda Movement, with the fellow Ilustrados toasting to the two painters' good health and to the brotherhood between Spain and the Philippines.
Regarded for work done in the manner of the Spanish, Italian and French academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical scenes, some with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical works were inspired with classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses.
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- Born
- Oct 23, 1857
Badoc - Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Maria de la Paz Pardo de Tavera
(1886/12/08 - 1892/09/23)
- Maria de la Paz Pardo de Tavera
- Children
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Profession
- Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Ateneo de Manila University
(1861 - ) - Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Painting
(1877 - ) - Philippine Merchant Marine Academy
- Bachelor of Arts, Ateneo de Manila University
- Lived in
- Ilocos Norte
- Badoc
- Died
- Dec 7, 1899
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on July 23, 2013
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