FiguraQuimbaya Culture · 1500

  • Creation date1500
  • Dimensions5.0 x 20.0 cm
  • MuseumMuseo Arqueológico MUSA

Quimbaya Culture (? – ?)

Discover the Quimbaya culture: Colombia's pre-Columbian artisans renowned for exquisite goldwork & ceramics. Explore their stylized figures & iconic treasures.

Museo Arqueológico MUSA (Bogota, Colombia)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Figura
  • Artist: Quimbaya Culture
  • Year: 1500
  • Original dimensions: 5.0 x 20.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Museo Arqueológico MUSA
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

What underlying hue runs through "Figura" by Quimbaya Culture?

An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Figura" by Quimbaya Culture.

Which palette and lead color define "Figura"?

"Figura" by Quimbaya Culture uses an earthy palette, with black (#000000) as the dominant color.

Who is the artist behind "Figura"?

"Figura" is attributed to Quimbaya Culture.

Which museum holds the original "Figura"?

You can see the original "Figura" at the Museo Arqueológico MUSA, Bogota, Colombia.

What is the creation date of "Figura" by Quimbaya Culture?

"Figura" dates from 1500. The date places the work within Quimbaya Culture's career and its era.

What are the author and date of "Figura"?

Quimbaya Culture made "Figura" in 1500.

What color intensity does "Figura" by Quimbaya Culture have?

"Figura" by Quimbaya Culture shows a monochromatic color intensity.

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