Renowned artist Ricarte Puruganan is one of the most recognized modern artists. His cultural and historical renditions of Filipino subjects, be they stylized, have appeared in numerous publications and textbooks. Puruganan’s art bears with it a unique aesthetic — impressionistic in nature, these stylized renditions exude a distinct vibrance that flaunts a joyous and whimsical air. A pioneer in nearly every sense of the word, Puruganan is among the Thirteen Moderns of Philippine Art — the artist group that broke away from the conservatives led by Fernando Amorsolo.
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Ricarte Puruganan (1912-1998)
Mother and Child
signed and dated 1987 (lower left)
oil on canvas
31” x 40” (79 cm x 102 cm)
SOLD: PHP 163,520
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner