A National Artist for Painting and 1964 Republic of the Philippines Cultural Heritage awardee, Carlos Villaluz Francisco or Botong to his friends, is considered the greatest muralist of the country. Also known as the Poet of Angono, he brought back the art of mural painting in the Philippines and was its most distinguished painter in his time. He was on the forefront of modernist art in the country, and with Victorio C. Edades and Galo B. Ocampo became part of “The Triumvirate” of modern art. (wikipedia)
Botong did several series of illustrations and drawings for This Week Magazine, a supplement of The Manila Chronicle. Best known for his historical epics, Botong's rendition of images came from mythology, history, legend customs and contemporary life.
"Siete Infantes de Lara"
Botong did several series of illustrations and drawings for This Week Magazine, a supplement of The Manila Chronicle. Best known for his historical epics, Botong's rendition of images came from mythology, history, legend customs and contemporary life.
"Siete Infantes de Lara"
Scanned from the Original
(Private Collection)
(Private Collection)
This Week Magazine/ 1955
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