UP Oblation

by George Mateo

Uploaded 1 Nov 2009 — 2 favorites

© George Mateo

The Oblation, a masterpiece of Filipino sculptor Guillermo E. Tolentino, was commissioned in 1935 by President Rafael Palma, first Filipino president of the University. His order was for professor Tolentino to translate the second stanza of Rizal's "Last Farewell" into a monument which would be the identifying landmark of the University. Souce

1 response

  • Martin E. Morris

    Martin E. Morris gave props (1 Nov 2009):

    Great point of view and composition.Superb colour.Excellent image!!!

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