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.
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.
Although Juan Luna did illustrations for the “Noli” as a gift to Rizal, these were never published with the novel. More...
Tampuhan ni Juan Luna, 1895
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