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Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta. Commonly known as "Juan Luna". Born in October 23, 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.

Luna winning of the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Felix 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.

Art Movement:
Academic Art ; Romanticism , Neoclassicism , Realism ,

Description
Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta. Commonly known as "Juan Luna". Born in October 23, 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.

Luna winning of the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Felix 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.

Art Movement:
Academic Art ; Romanticism , Neoclassicism , Realism ,