Acrylic on canvas, mounted on panel
Philippines, 1977
Hernando Ruiz Ocampo (1911-1978) - Philippine painter and draftsman
Co-founder of the artist group “Thirteen Moderns" in the Philippines in 1938
Signed and dated lower right (in black acrylic),”H. R. Ocampo 1977”
Inscribed on the reverse, “ABSTRACTION SERIES # II, H.R. Ocampo 1977”
Overall dimensions, framed: 75.5 x 58.5 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Austria
The landscapes of the Philippines were an important source of inspiration in Ocampo’s work, who has once called his paintings ‘visual melodies’; similar paintings by the artist have sold for more than 5000 euros in the international market

The present acrylic painting from 1977 is the work of Hernando Ruiz Ocampo, a Philippine painter and draftsman of the 20th century. The abstract and planar composition is rendered in earthy colors and shows a relief-like paint surface. Several individual forms are depicted set before a green background. Two forms reach into the upper, yellow part of the painting. In his works, Ocampo was deeply influenced by the landscape of his homeland. He is considered a reviver of Philippine art, who significantly advanced the abstract Modernism.



The painting is signed and dated lower right (in black acrylic), “H. R. Ocampo 1977”. It is in very good condition with light wear affecting the frame. The overall dimensions, framed, are 75.5 x 58.5 cm. The panel, onto witch the canvas is mounted, measures 60.5 x 45.5 cm.



Hernando Ruiz Ocampo (1911-1978)

Hernando Ruiz Ocampo was born in Santa Cruz , Manila, and later moved to Maypajo in Caloocan. He mainly worked as a writer, and was a self-educated person in Visual Arts. Ocampo is particularly recorded for works that address the harsh reality of his country after the Second World War. However, a large part of his oeuvre also illustrates the beautiful landscapes of the Philippines.

Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.