{"status":true,"msg":{"data":{"id":59788,"auction_id":186,"set_id":220,"lot_number":"73","artist":"Fernando Amorsolo (1892 - 1972)","title":"Lavanderas","starting_price":4000000,"signed_dated":"signed and dated 1949 (lower right)","medium":"oil on canvas","size":"30\" x 24\" (76 cm x 61 cm)","property":null,"coa":null,"provenance":"Acquired directly from the artist by Paul H. Wood, President of the  International Harvest Company, sometime in the late 1940s to 1950s","exhibited":null,"literature":null,"write_up":"Fernando Amorsolo's canvases always bear his predilection for all things Filipino. His dainty brushwork and expert colorism create masterpieces that proudly present the Philippines, each composition a celebration of its people, nature, culture, and traditions. \n\nTravelling to different provinces was one of his cherished forms of recreation. At times, he brings his whole family with him, while other times he rides a boat with his friends. These trips not only allowed him some time off from the confines of his commissioned works and art studio but also provided him with a breath of fresh air, basking in the glorious Philippine life and topography. Importantly, his observations and immersion among the locals enabled him to create genuine representations of his beloved country and its magnificent hues. \n\nWhile he was renowned for his sunlit, bucolic landscapes, sometimes populated by archetypal Filipino folk activities, Amorsolo also created a vast array of works in various media. His versatility is evident in the thousands of paintings and drawings he produced throughout his illustrious career, using a range of media including oil, acrylic, pastel, charcoal, and graphite. The maestro also made expert use of canvases, boards, and papers as his base, allowing him to capture the essence of his subjects in different ways. However, what remains a constant is his light, infusing his works with serene tranquility, regardless of the subject matter. \n\nBearing the ever-present 'Amorsolo light,' Lavanderas is part of Fernando Amorsolo's collection of resplendent paintings, depicting two almost naked women by the stream. Stripped of their clothes, only a thin piece of cloth or tapis covered their bodies. They are engaged in a conversation as they do their laundry and clean their bodies. The sunbeam that touches their skins highlights their beautiful, cherub-like faces and golden complexions. \n\nAn abundance of trees and lush greenery surrounds them, covering them from the blazing sun. Just as the sumptuous trees protect them from the heat, Amorsolo vehemently keeps his maidens' dignity. He has a penchant for situating his bare dalagas in seclusion—in the comforts of their rooms or in the middle of the forest, away from their peers' malicious eyes and minds. \n\nAmorsolo's masterful brushstrokes and exemplary use of color breathe life into his canvases, letting the fresh air permeate the image. In this particular piece, you can almost hear the gush of flowing water and swish of the leaves as they dance through the wind. \n\nPainted a few years after the Philippine liberation from the Japanese Occupation, this piece is a delicate balance between a dream and reality, capturing the essence of a peaceful Philippines, a time of grace and optimism. It encapsulates the tranquil, contented countryside life before the war broke out and years after it ended—how things are slowly going back to how they used to be. \n\nIndeed, light is a tool he ingeniously uses to enhance the emotional depth of his masterpieces. The light from his concocted sun graces his creations and saturates their colors. It adds brilliance to the verdant greens, creating an illusion of warmth that envelops his images and resonates with the viewers. Amorsolo's palette, characterized by bright and lyrical attributes, is a testament to his skill as a master colorist and a marvel that leaves the audience in awe. \n\nUndoubtedly, Fernando Amorsolo's skilled hands have crafted one masterpiece after another, each one highlighting the Philippines' timeless beauty and life. To this day, his influence in the art world remains strong, and many people want to acquire his works, drawn to the sheer beauty and aesthetic pleasure they offer, admiring the skill and vision that went into their creation. The enduring legacy of Amorsolo's oeuvre is a testament to the profound impact he has had on Philippine art. 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