03/04/2024
Born in Patnoñgon 🤯
Calle de Iznard
Felix Laureano's photo "Calle de Iznard" is a captivating snapshot of the street life in Iloilo during the late 19th century.
Born in Patnogon, Antique in 1866, Laureano briefly went to Ateneo Municipal de Manila in 1883. He moved to Iloilo in 1886 to open his first photo studio in Calle Iznart before moving to Spain.
The photo offers a glimpse into the architectural and cultural landscape of the time. It serves as a valuable historical document, preserving the essence of a bygone era and providing insight into the social fabric of Iloilo during Laureano's time.
Laureano’s “Recuerdos de Filipinas” was published in 1895 and is considered as the Philippines’ first photo book showing portrayal of Filipino life, culture, and landscapes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries mostly in Iloilo and Panay.
Source:
Falvey Memorial Library
Villanova University
