Graphite on paper artwork by Guillermo Tolentino
Liberty Granting Independence to Filipinos
This graphite on paper artwork by Guillermo Tolentino depicts Lady Liberty handing the Philippine Flag to a lady in traditional attire, symbolizing the Philippines. This drawing represents the United States granting the Philippines self-governance, officially recognized on July 4, 1946.
Tolentino, the country’s first National Artist for Sculpture in 1973, was born in Malolos, Bulacan on July 24, 1890. Tolentino is also skilled in painting and drawing.
He passed away on July 12, 1976, at 85.
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