Last December, we went to visit the ancestral home of Fernando Amorsolo. Thanks to my Tita Tess for taking me along
No one lives here anymore
There are so many photos, unclaimed works, unfinished works, memorabilia etc. They are hoping one day to have a proper museum so more people can appreciate all of these
The children of Amorsolo
Love this portrait of a child 
Fernando Amorsolo was the First National Artist of the Philippines. This is a photo of his medal
For me, this is the most valuable frame in the home of Fernando Amorsolo. This is the photo he used to paint my Lola’s portrait which now sits in her home. Gliceria Rustia Tantoco. Beside the photo are his notes about Lola and details of the jewelry on her hand. 
This is the actual painting
My Lola was very particular about what jewelry she would wear for the portrait so Amorsolo knew that so he made sure of its details
His best friend was also a National Artist for sculpture, Guillermo Tolentino. This is a photo with Guillermo Tolentino and the portrait of Tolentino which Amorsolo painted and gave to him. 
The bust on the other hand was made by Tolentino of Armorsolo which he gave to him 
I’m so happy Tita Tess @tokietan2 took me with her to visit the home of Fernando Amorsolo. Beside it is the Fernando C. Amorsolo Art foundation Inc. with Sylvia Lazo ( daughter) as President and her son Nandy as Vice President. Sylvia is the official authenticator even before the foundation was set up with Nandy as co authenticator. Nandy is now working on documenting everything. Amorsolo had two wives and a lover so he has a total of 20 children. Sylvia is 1 of 8 children from the second wife after the first wife died.
You can visit the ancestral home by calling the foundation office
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