Who is Juan Luna?

Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta (Spanish: [ˈxwan ˈluna]; October 23, 1857 – December 7, 1899) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a political dissenter of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.

His winning the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along in imitation of the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, prompted a celebration which was a major draw attention to in the memoirs of members of the Propaganda Movement, with the fellow Ilustrados toasting to the two painters’ good health and to the brotherhood between Spain and the Philippines.

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Regarded for operate done when European academies of his time, Luna painted learned and historical scenes, some past an underscore of diplomatic commentary. His allegorical works were inspired in the make public of classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses.

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