Carlos botong francisco known for
Botong Francisco
Filipino artist (–)
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Villaluz and the surname or paternal family name is Francisco.
Carlos Modesto "Botong" Villaluz Francisco (November 4, – March 31, ) was a Filipino muralist from Angono, Rizal.
Early life
Francisco was a most distinguished practitioner of mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces.
History of carlos botong francisco Harder would receive bread-and-butter thank-you notes from no less than Mrs. Mario Montenegro Collection. In this Philippine name , the middle name or maternal family name is Villaluz and the surname or paternal family name is Francisco. Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas.He was one of the first Filipinomodernists along with Galo Ocampo and Victorio C. Edades who broke away from Fernando Amorsolo's romanticism of Philippine scenes. According to restorer Helmuth Josef Zotter, Francisco's art "is a prime example of linear painting where lines and contours appear like cutouts."[2]
Later career
Francisco served as the production designer for the film adaptation of José Rizal's Noli Me Tángere.[3]
He was responsible for the discovery of the now famous Angono Petroglyphs in He was also involved in Costume Design in Philippinecinema.
His great works include portrayals of the Blood Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, The Martyrdom of Rizal, Bayanihan, Magpupukot, Fiesta, Bayanihan sa Bukid, Sandugo, Portrait of Purita, The Invasion of Limahong, Serenade, and Muslim Betrothal. Some of his murals have suffered big damage over the years.
The "Pageant of Commerce" emerged from several years of restoration in [2]
His murals, The Progress of Medicine in the Philippines, was restored for the 3rd time in and is currently residing in the National Art Gallery of the Philippines.
History of carlos botong francisco artworks All rights reserved. Article Talk. He summons—nay, exhorts and inspires—his friends, numbering a dozen apostles depicted in the work, to throw their shoulders into the task. Download as PDF Printable version.A high-quality replica of the mural is also located at its previous location at the lobby of the Philippine General Hospital.[4][5]
Francisco's last work is the Camote Diggers which was left unfinished.
Death
Botong died on March 31, , in Angono, Rizal, Philippines.