Vicente Manansala excelled in handling the watercolor, an instrument that many artists consider complicated due to its unpredictability. In fact, it was Manansala’s preferred medium for his landscapes, maintaining that it “is one of my favorite media – for relaxation; and the beauty of watercolor... it demands that you control it.” As he had used this medium since his childhood, several of Manansala’s masterpieces are rendered in watercolor. For him, restraint is an indispensable practice in employing this method. In his later depictions of landscapes, he adopted a more lightweight and delicate style, applying brush strokes with intensified intricacy. In these two impressions of Baguio, Manansala ingeniously utilized the clear surface of the paper as a relief to the well-balanced layer of hues. Using the wash technique, he produced an impression of light being spread in various directions, resulting in a faint glow. This is due to an increased application of water that paved the way for a more elusive synthesis of colors. The washes that Manansala employed created a representation of consolidating and unfolding figures, exuding an ambiance of restraint and sobriety.
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Vicente Manansala (1910 - 1981)
a.) Baguio 1
b.) Baguio 2
a.) signed and dated 1973 (lower left)
b.) signed and dated 1966 (lower left)
b.) signed and dated 1966 (lower left)
a.) watercolor on paper
b.) watercolor on paper
b.) watercolor on paper
a.) 28” x 21” (71 cm x 53 cm)
b.) 28” x 21” (71 cm x 53 cm)
b.) 28” x 21” (71 cm x 53 cm)
PHP 600,000
Provenance: Provenance:
Private collection, Manila