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Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 19.4: Un Yndio Natural by Justiniano Asunción

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 19.4: Un Yndio Natural by Justiniano Asunción

We look at and discuss the 1841 Justiniano Asunción painting Un Yndio Natural, the background of this time period, the subject and his clothing and accessories, including his Barong Tagalog. We also briefly cover Sinibaldo de Mas and the Spanish edict he inspired that served as a dress code for the Philippines.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 19.3: A Rich Mestizo by Justiniano Asunción

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 19.3: A Rich Mestizo by Justiniano Asunción

We look at and analyze the subject of the Justiniano Asunción painting A Rich Mestizo (1841). We break down his background, his garments, including his Barong Tagalog, and his accessories.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 19.2: Untitled by Justiniano Asunción

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 19.2: Untitled by Justiniano Asunción

Reposted from our social media. We look at and discuss an untitled 19th century Justiniano Asunción tips del pais painting of a Filipino man in a striped Barong Tagalog, esclavina and salakot. We analyze his clothing and accessories and theorize the subject's circumstances.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 19.1: El Mestiso by Justiniano Asunción

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 19.1: El Mestiso by Justiniano Asunción

Reposted from our social media. We introduce and briefly discuss the life of Filipino artist Justiniano Asunción. We also look at and analyze the subject of Asunción's 19th century painting El Mestiso and his clothing and accessories, including his Barong Tagalog.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.16: Un Indio Noble de Manila by Damián Domingo

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.16: Un Indio Noble de Manila by Damián Domingo

Reposted from our social media. We look at and discuss Damián Domingo's painting Un Indio Noble de Manila - from the 19th century. We analyze and explain the male subject's clothing, including his Barong Tagalog, and the reason why he wears his garments and carries his accessories - to signal his class and authority.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.15: Un Iatural de la Provincia de Bissaya by Damián Domingo

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.15: Un Iatural de la Provincia de Bissaya by Damián Domingo

Reposted from our social media. We look at and discuss the Damián Domingo painting Un Iatural de la Provincia de Bissaya. Author Nick Joaquin explains the context of the subject and setting of this piece, and we analyze what he wears, including the Visayan equivalent of the Barong Tagalog.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.14: Un Indio Natural de la Provincia de Ilocos by Damián Domingo

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.14: Un Indio Natural de la Provincia de Ilocos by Damián Domingo

Reposted from our social media. We look at the Damián Domingo painting Un Indio Natural de la Provincia de Ilocos (1833), and we discuss the subject of the piece, his accessories and clothing, including his work barong.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.13: Un Indio Banquero del Pueblo de Pasig by Damián Domingo

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.13: Un Indio Banquero del Pueblo de Pasig by Damián Domingo

Reposted from our social media. In this post, we discuss the Tagalog people's lifestyle by waterways, travel along these waterways, and the Damián Domingo painting Un Indio Banquero del Pueblo de Pasig (1833). We look at, analyze and describe the subject, his possessions and clothing, including his Barong Tagalog.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.12: Un Indio Carretonero en Manila by Damián Domingo

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.12: Un Indio Carretonero en Manila by Damián Domingo

Reposted from our social media. We discuss Tagalog people's lives before and after wheeled vehicles and roads came to the Philippines. We also look at, analyze and talk about the Damián Domingo painting Un Indio Carretonero en Manila (1833), the subject, his carabao drawn cart and his clothing and accessories, including his striped Barong Tagalog

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.11: Un Indio Pescador by Damián Domingo

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.11: Un Indio Pescador by Damián Domingo

Reposted from our social media. We discuss some history of fishing in Philippine society and the Damián Domingo painting Un Indio Pescador (1833). We also look at, analyze and talk about the subject of this piece, the objects he carries and what he is wearing, including his red Barong Tagalog.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.10: Un Indio Aguacil del Pueblo de Tondo by Damián Domingo

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.10: Un Indio Aguacil del Pueblo de Tondo by Damián Domingo

Reposted from our social media. We describe the life of the principalia class, and in particular, we discuss the duties of town bailiffs in 19th century Philippines. We also look at and discuss the bailiff in the Damián Domingo painting Un Indio Aguacil del Pueblo de Tondo (1833), his Barong Tagalog, his other clothing and accessories and the reasons for each piece.

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.9: Un Mestizo Estudiante de Manila by Damián Domingo

Journey of the Barong Tagalog, Addendum Part 18.9: Un Mestizo Estudiante de Manila by Damián Domingo

Reposted from our social media. We discuss what university students were like in 19th century Philippines, and we look at and discuss the Damián Domingo painting Un Mestizo Estudiante de Manila (1833) and how its subject is dressed in his Barong Tagalog and other fine clothing and accessories.