Simbología de BarranquillaAlejandro Obregón · 1956
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Magical Expressionism
1956- Modern
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About this artwork
- Title: Simbología de Barranquilla
- Artist: Alejandro Obregón
- Year: 1956
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of Contemporary Art Bogotá
- Medium: Oil On Canvas
- Medium type: WallArt
- Corpus context: european modernism, cézanne's form and color
- Keywords: symbolic composition, ceremonial figures, royal ceremony
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Royal or ceremonial event
- Artistic style: Magical expressionism
- Notable elements or techniques: Central crowned woman, bird, entourage
- Title: Simbología de Barranquilla
- Year: 1956
Questions & Answers
Who is the artist behind "Simbología de Barranquilla"?
"Simbología de Barranquilla" was created by Alejandro Obregón. The information on this page describes Alejandro Obregón's original work.
At what age did Alejandro Obregón make "Simbología de Barranquilla"?
Alejandro Obregón was 36 years old when creating "Simbología de Barranquilla" in 1956. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1920.
What type of artwork is "Simbología de Barranquilla" by Alejandro Obregón?
"Simbología de Barranquilla" by Alejandro Obregón is classified as wall art. The category describes the kind of artwork the original is.
What technique was used for "Simbología de Barranquilla" by Alejandro Obregón?
The medium of "Simbología de Barranquilla" by Alejandro Obregón is oil on canvas. Reproductions aim to render the appearance of this technique.
What is the creation date of "Simbología de Barranquilla" by Alejandro Obregón?
"Simbología de Barranquilla" dates from 1956. The date places the work within Alejandro Obregón's career and its era.
How is the palette of "Simbología de Barranquilla" by Alejandro Obregón described?
The colors of "Simbología de Barranquilla" form a dark palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.
How is "Simbología de Barranquilla" situated historically?
Historically, "Simbología de Barranquilla" is a Magical Expressionism work of the broader Modern era.