Tipos del País

Style of watercolor painting in the Philippines

Tipos del País, literally meaning Types of the Country, is a style of watercolor painting that shows the different types of inhabitants in the Philippines in their different native costumes that show their social status and occupation during colonial times.^[1]

History

During the 19th century, secular subject matter in painting the Philippines increased extensively. With more tourists, ilustrados and foreigners demanding souvenirs and decorations from the country, Tipos del País developed in painting. Damián Domingo was the most popular artist who worked in this style.^[1]

Gallery

Illustration of a Filipino mestizo by Justiniano Asuncion
"Mestizo de luto" (A mourning mestizo) by José Honorato Lozano
"El Mestiso" (A Filipino Mestizo) by Justiniano Asuncion
"La Mestisa" (A Filipina Mestiza) by Justiniano Asuncion
"La Mestisa Española" (A Spanish Mestiza Filipina) by Justiniano Asuncion
"La Yndia del Campo Tendedora" (A Native Filipina Field Tender / Farmer) by Justiniano Asuncion
"La Yndia del Campo tiendera" (A Native Filipina Rural Merchant) by Justiniano Asuncion
"Gobernadorcillo de Naturales" (Native Governor) by José Honorato Lozano
"India de Manila" (Native Filipina of Manila) by José Honorato Lozano
"Un Yndio natural" (A Native Filipino) by José Honorato Lozano
Mercaderes Ilocanos (Ilocano Merchants) by José Honorato Lozano
"Mestizos Sangley y Chino" (Sangley Chinese-Filipino Mestizos) by Justiniano Asuncion
Filipino Peasant with coat & salacot by Justiniano Asuncion
Cuadrillero by José Honorato Lozano
Filipino Peasant with salacot & rooster by Justiniano Asuncion
Indios (Native Filipinos) by José Honorato Lozano
Indio A Caballo (Native Filipino On A Horse) by José Honorato Lozano
India A Caballo (Native Filipina On A Horse) by José Honorato Lozano
A Scene In Town by José Honorato Lozano
El Cundiman (Kundiman) by José Honorato Lozano
Chino Comerciante (Sangley Merchant) & India de Manila (Native Filipina of Manila) by José Honorato Lozano
Chino Corredor (Chinese Runner/Deliveryman) by José Honorato Lozano
Chino Chanchaulero by José Honorato Lozano
Tipos del País Scene by José Honorato Lozano
(A Native Filipino & Sangley) by José Honorato Lozano
Chino Pansitero (Chinese Pancit Vendor) by José Honorato Lozano