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Carlos Modesto Villaluz Francisco

Carlos Modesto Villaluz Francisco (1912 - 1969) was active/lived in Philippines.  Carlos Francisco is known for Murals, religious theme, voluptuous figure and genre painting.

Carlos Modesto Villaluz Francisco, popularly known as Botong, was a muralist from Angono, Rizal. He was a distinguished for mural painting for many decades and best known for his historical pieces. He was one of the first Filipino modernists 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."

His great works include 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 damage over the years. The Pageant of Commerce emerged from several years of restoration in 2000.  His murals in the lobby of the Philippine General Hospital were restored for the 3rd tim   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1483 characters.]  Artist bio

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