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Post by legionnaire on Aug 2, 2006 11:15:02 GMT -5
 The Maid of Bataan Oil on Canvass by Fernando Amorsolo the most influential artist in the history of the Philippines, compares the misery of war with hell. The maiden, depicted with an ethereal aura, symbolic of resilience and represents the power of good over evil. The red, hot inferno in the background flows amidst the dark unknown abyss. The wounded martyr in the foreground pays homage to the deaths and symbolizes courage and supreme self-sacrifice. Perhaps the most important Amorsolo painting ever to be offered at auction, The Maid of Bataan is estimated at US $147,000-157,500It was sold for US $175,875.  FIRST TO FIRE !by Don Stivers 1991 December 8, 1941, Clark Field, Philippines, The 200th Coast Artillery found itself in a world at war. The Japanese bombed them and would later march them off to the death camps, but always in their minds they would know that they were the first to fire on the enemy.  At a Roadblock on the Road to Bataan 194th GHQ Tank Battalion in Action LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, DECEMBER 26, 1941 This Painting by renowned artist John Solie, commissioned by Readers Digest, is a depiction of the Last Cavalry Charge in United States Military history under the command of Lieutenant Edwin Price Ramsey. |
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Post by VeeVee on Aug 2, 2006 22:01:39 GMT -5
$175K  I swear I'm in the wrong profession haha. Once again, excellent post. I've never seen this painting before nor heard about it. Everytime you post, I learn something new. Thanks! |
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Post by OneZero on Aug 6, 2006 12:08:55 GMT -5
great post philip! any info on the date or year Amorsolo did that painting? just curious...
and the other paintings are simply outstanding.
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Post by beancent on Sept 21, 2007 0:33:23 GMT -5
I really love the painting of the cavalry charge. this was the last cavalry charge in American military history. the charge was lead by then Sgt. Ed Ramsey on March 16, 1942 in Morong.
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 21, 2007 13:51:58 GMT -5
beancent,
There will a new more accurate painting done by the same artist of the charge coming soon.
Philip
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Post by beancent on Sept 22, 2007 15:02:21 GMT -5
thanks. i read about the story of then sgt. ramsey and his guerilla activities some 15 yrs. ago and this painting stuck into my mind...
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Post by VeeVee on Sept 22, 2007 16:33:51 GMT -5
Col. Ed Ramsey was a Lieutenant at that time, not a sergeant. He led a platoon of troopers combined from Troops E and F. Incidentally, he is at Fort Riley this weekend to attend the annual cavalry event held by I believe the US Cavalry Assoc. They are also unveiling the new and improved and technically authentic painting of the cavalry charge. He will sign the prints they have for sale. (I can't wait for mine! I pre-ordered one).  |
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Post by rickthelibrarian on Dec 27, 2007 12:14:49 GMT -5
As I recall, Amorsolo's painting was the subject of a Philippine postage stamp quite a few years ago.
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Post by legionnaire on Dec 27, 2007 17:49:40 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum rickthelibrian, I have the one of those stamps. Great memento. I can never find a clear image of the "Maid in Bataan" painting and who has the painting.  Philip |
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I swear I'm in the wrong profession haha. Once again, excellent post. I've never seen this painting before nor heard about it. Everytime you post, I learn something new. Thanks!
