{"status":true,"msg":{"data":{"id":57557,"auction_id":116,"set_id":150,"lot_number":"134","artist":"Fernando Amorsolo (1892 - 1972)","title":"Nude","starting_price":2000000,"signed_dated":"signed and dated 1958 (lower right)","medium":"oil on canvas","size":"19\" x 15\" (48 cm x 38 cm)","property":"PROPERTY OF A DISTINGUISHED LADY","coa":null,"provenance":"Acquired directly from the artist","exhibited":null,"literature":null,"write_up":"Fernando Amorsolo was undoubtedly a household name in Philippine art. His pieces are a profound manifestation of his undying love for his home country, each composition a celebration of Philippine culture and heritage. And since his rise to prominence, up to date, one can easily spot an Amorsolo piece in government and private offices, museums and galleries, and even school and university buildings. His works have also been reprinted and reproduced in several books, postcards, tourism pamphlets, and postage stamps. <br><br> While he was renowned for his sunlit, bucolic landscapes, sometimes populated by the archetypal Filipino folk activities, the maestro also created a vast array of works in a variety of media. Indeed, the maestro's versatility is evident in the thousands of paintings and drawings he produced throughout his career, using oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, and graphite. Amorsolo also made expert use of canvases, boards, and papers as his base, allowing him to capture the essence of his subjects in different ways. <br><br>Yet, the 'Amorsolo light' remains a constant, infusing his works with a serene tranquility, regardless of the subject matter, proving his distinction as a master of light and color. Art essayist Alfredo Roces describes Amorsolo as a highly skilled draftsman who \"invariably chose backlighted subjects, probing with color into the deepest shadows and<br><br>topping off his composition with chrome yellow lights to accent contours where the backlight struck.\" <br><br>Aside from his brilliant ricefields and harvest season themes, Fernando Amorsolo also shed his effervescent light on his dalagas and nude paintings. His 1958 Nude depicts a young maiden sitting by the riverbank, feet submerged in the water. She was likely taking a bath after doing her laundry—a common practice among women in the rural areas. Her wet tapis clings to her body, the sheer material delineating her physique. And despite the visible heat, her cherub-like facial features still sport a sweet smile, contributing to the feeling of immense satisfaction Amorsolo infuses in his country folks. <br><br>While the public display of the female body–even a tiny slip of skin–was seen as an act of indecency during Amorsolo's time, he managed to keep his figures' dignity intact. Rather than eroticism, Amorsolo's nude compositions provide an in-depth and aesthetic appreciation of the female body. This theme of the maestro's works also exudes a sense of empowerment and confidence within his subjects. 'Though shorn of her clothes, she did not feel naked, was comfortable in her own skin, with not a tinge of guilt or shame suggested in her body language,' Cid Reyes notes on Amorsolo's nude paintings. <br><br>Painted a decade after the Philippine liberation, this 1958 piece is a delicate balance between reality and dream, capturing the essence of a peaceful Philippines, a time of grace and optimism. Amorsolo's fine brushwork and mastery of light and color effectively encapsulate the tranquil and content countryside life, evoking a sense of nostalgia that resonates with his viewers. Indeed, Fernando Amorsolo's artistic virtuosity is not just a skill but a force that shapes the emotional impact of his paintings. <br><br>Amorsolo's illustrious career has earned him several awards and recognitions, including the distinction of being the first-ever National Artist of the Philippines. His skilled hands have crafted one masterpiece after another, each one highlighting the Philippines' timeless beauty. Even in his twilight years, Amorsolo still insisted on painting and doing commissions, a testament to his perennial artistic prowess and dedication to the arts. 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