Fernando amorsolo short autobiography of apolinario

Fernando Amorsolo was born on May 30, 1892 in Calle Herran in Paco, Manila to Pedro Amorsolo and Bonifacia Cueto.  Although born in the nation’s capital, Amorsolo would spend most of his childhood in the small town setting of Daet in Camarines Norte where his love for the simple rural life would become the foundation for his artistic output for which he is most well-known.

The Early Years

Amorsolo’s earliest memories would bring him back to a quiet life in the countryside.  When he was only seven months old, his father moved the family to Daet to work as a bookkeeper for two abaca firms.  Pedro was able to earn a modest income, enough to keep his family comfortable.

Fernando showed early signs of his artistic talent.  He would go out to the coast to draw pictures of the ships by the wharves.

It was his mother who recognized the young Amorsolo’s talent.  She would send her son’s drawings to her cousin Fabian dela