TucanesAlfredo Zalce Torres · 1976

  • Creation date1976
  • Dimensions42.0 x 47.0 cm
  • MuseumFundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Two toucans on a gray background: one of them standing on a branch in profile, and the other is next to a slice of watermelon.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Tucanes
  • Artist: Alfredo Zalce Torres
  • Year: 1976
  • Original dimensions: 42.0 x 47.0 cm
  • Format: Square
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla
  • Main color: Gray
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

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Which artist is "Tucanes" attributed to?

The artist behind "Tucanes" is Alfredo Zalce Torres. The work is catalogued under Alfredo Zalce Torres's name.

What is the format of "Tucanes"?

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What underlying hue runs through "Tucanes" by Alfredo Zalce Torres?

The dominant hue of "Tucanes" by Alfredo Zalce Torres is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

When was "Tucanes" made?

The creation of "Tucanes" by Alfredo Zalce Torres is dated 1976.

How old was Alfredo Zalce Torres when creating "Tucanes" in 1976?

Alfredo Zalce Torres made "Tucanes" at the age of 68. The artist was born in 1908 and the work is dated 1976.

How is "Tucanes" by Alfredo Zalce Torres proportioned, and how big is it?

"Tucanes" by Alfredo Zalce Torres is proportioned as a square work of 42 x 47 cm.

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In "Tucanes", a statement contrast is paired with a unified palette harmony.

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