Juan Luna

Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta (Spanish: [ˈxwan ˈluna], Tagalog: [hwɐn ˈluna]; October 25, 1857 – December 7, 1899) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.

For the Peruvian football player, see Juan Luna (footballer). For the Mexican football manager, see Juan Antonio Luna.
Not to be confused with Antonio Luna.

Juan Luna
Juan Luna c. 1899
Born
Juan Novicio Luna

(1857-10-25)October 25, 1857
Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire
DiedDecember 7, 1899(1899-12-07) (aged 42)
British Hong Kong
Known forPainting, drawing, sculpting
Notable work
  • Spoliarium, 1884
  • The Death of Cleopatra, 1881
  • El pacto de sangre, 1884
  • Hymen, oh Hyménée!, 1887
  • La batalla de Lepanto, 1887
  • The Parisian Life, 1892
  • The River, 1885

in museums:

  • Museo del Prado
  • National Museum of Fine Arts
  • Ayala Museum
  • Lopez Museum
  • Malacañan Palace
MovementAcademic Art ; Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Realism,
Spouse
Paz Pardo de Tavera
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(m. 1886⁠–⁠1892)​
FamilyAntonio Luna (brother)
Joaquin Luna (brother)

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

Well regarded for work done in the manner of European academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical scenes, some with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical works were inspired by classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses.

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