International contemporary art platform1796–1834
Damián Domingo
Damián Domingo (1796–1834) was a Filipino painter born in Tondo and died in Manila. He is considered the father of Filipino painting and in 1821 founded the official Filipino art academy in his home in Tondo. His main genre was portraiture.
Biography
Damián Domingo was born in 1796 in Tondo, Philippines. He was a painter whose primary genre specialization was portraiture. In 1821, Domingo founded the official Filipino art academy, establishing it in his residence in Tondo. This academy became an important institution in the development of fine arts in the Philippines. Domingo is regarded as the father of Filipino painting. He lived and worked in the Philippines and passed away in 1834 in Manila. His activities were centered in the first half of the 19th century, and he had a significant influence on the cultural heritage of his country.
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ИИ-стилизация на основе открытого изображения: José Domingo Gabor; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.
