ABOUT THE WORK

Isidro Ancheta’s works have been the subject of great acclaim. Having won awards both locally and internationally, the classical artist had gained quite a reputation before World War II — at around such time, his works had adorned classrooms and such all over the country. With such refined technique and restrain, Ancheta’s deft hand has produced some of the most breathtaking depictions of prewar Philippines. Although most of these works were destroyed in the ravage that was World War II, some works by the classical maestro remain — this lovely bucolic scene amongst the virtuoso’s extant creations.