Back in January of 1968, Chilean hyperrealist painter Claudio Bravo (only 31-years old back then) visited the Philippines, through an invite from Eugenio Lopez Sr. and Pacita Lopez for their 40th wedding anniversary celebration. At the end of the week-long celebration, his companions headed home while Claudio Bravo turned his attention to several commissions for portraits.
He painted notable Filipino luminaries which include the Lopez ladies—Doña Nitang, her daughter Presentacion Lopez Psinakis, and Conchita Lopez Taylor, the mother of Gabby and Gina Lopez. He also did the potraits of his client like the Leandro Locsins, the Constantino Manahans, Chona Kasten, Imelda Cojuangco, etc.
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