Escribanía (Writing Desk)
- The delicate decoration of this object indicates that it was laborious and expensive. It represents the daily dynamics of a sector of the colonial society that knew how to write, and that is where its patrimonial value lies. This piece of furniture is part…
Escribanía de Estrado
- Writing desk, anonymous artist (early 17th century). Located at the Colonial Art Museum at Anauco House in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo registry by Daniel Santos in April 2018.
Escultura José María Vargas
- José María Vargas (1987) by Francisco Narváez. Located at the University City in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo registry done by Martín Uztaríz in February 2018. This piece is a part of the collection “Synthesis of the Arts” at the University City of Caracas, an…
Escultura Juan Pablo Rojas Paúl
- Juan Pablo Rojas Paul (26 November 1826 – 22 July 1905) was Venezuela's first civilian president in 50 years that was chosen via constitutional process. Serving from 2 July 1888 – 19 March 1890 he was the last president to complete their full term for the…
Estatua de José María Vargas
- Standing statue of Dr. Jose María Vargas (1786-1854), the first civil president of Venezuela. He is portrayed with his right hand under his coat, and his left hand holding a book with the word "Sculapio" written on its cover. As a physician and man of science,…
Estatua de San Jose
- San Jose statue. Located at the Colonial Art Museum at Anauco House in Caracas, Venezuela. Photographed in 2018 by Rosa Ana Langerano.
Estudio Anatómico de Francisco Narváez (I)
- Untitled Mural - Anatomical Study (1950) by Francisco Narváez. Located at the University City in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo registry by Daniel Patiño. This piece is a part of the collection “Synthesis of the Arts” at the University City of Caracas, a UNESCO…
Exterior del Taller Galia, Facultad de Arquitectura. Alejandro Otero
- It is easy to understand why the Architecture Faculty Building at the University of Caracas was a favorite location for Carlos Raul Villanueva. Even the classrooms for Architecture Design are outstanding, and this exterior wall of one of these classrooms (The…
Fachada Escuela Maria May
- This school opened in 1961 as El Hatillo Pre-K Institute. In 1962, the school became an Elementary School and changed its name to Maria May School, honoring Maria May (1882-1971), a beloved school teacher remembered for the oldest members of the community.…
Façade and Garden - Quinta de Anauco, Museo de Arte Colonial de Caracas (Section J)
- Façade of the Quinta de Anauco with tile roof and garden typical of a colonial country house. It reflects the simplicity and elegance of Venezuelan architecture in the Hispanic period.
Façade and Garden - Quinta de Anauco, Museo de Arte Colonial de Caracas (Sections B and F)
- Front left façade of the exterior corridor of the main entrance, bordered by a garden. It corresponds to the room or protocol receipt, of great formality. It reflects the simplicity, elegance, and functionality of Venezuelan civil architecture of the second…
Façades Quinta de Anauco, Museo de Arte Colonial de Caracas (Sections A and C)
- Front façade of the Quinta de Anauco with tile roof and garden typical of a colonial country house. It reflects the simplicity and elegance of Venezuelan architecture in the Hispanic period.
Fuente Interna - Quinta de Anauco, Museo de Arte Colonial de Caracas
- Fountain (19th century) located at the Colonial Art Museum at Anauco House in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo registry by Douglas Segovia in April 2018.
Garden and Fountain - Quinta de Anauco
- Façade of the Quinta de Anauco with tile roof and garden typical of a colonial country house. It reflects the simplicity and elegance of Venezuelan architecture in the Hispanic period.
Gavetero Escritorio
- Wood case used as a writing desk, with a metal hing lock.
Gruta Virgen de El Carmen
- The “Virgen del Carmen” Grotto is a niche built with river stones, concrete, and adobe by the people of El Calvario town. This construction is part of the Maria May School facade. The grotto, shaped as an arch, has a wood frontispiece. The sculptures' niche…
Gruta Virgen del Carmen y Fachada Escuela Maria May
- This school opened in 1961 as El Hatillo Pre-K Institute. In 1962, the school became an Elementary School and changed its name to Maria May School, honoring Maria May (1882-1971), a beloved school teacher remembered by the oldest members of the community.…
Habitación de Parada (Wall)
- Habitación de Parada. Located at the Colonial Art Museum at Anauco House in Caracas, Venezuela. Photo registry by Javier Ramírez in May 2018.
Hall de la Biblioteca Central y Vitral de Fernand Leger
- The hall of the Main Library at the University City of Caracas is a large entrance to the Library with a double high space, a wall and a column covered in wood and a floor to ceiling stained glass artwork by Fernand Leger (Sin Título, 1954). The stained glass…
Imagen de la Virgen de El Carmen
- This "imagen de vestir" (a type of processional sculpture intended to be clothed) represents "Our Virgin of Mount Carmel". It is made of polychrome wood. The Virgin holds Baby Jesus on her lap. Jesus's right-hand holds a scapular in a delicate gesture. The…
Incesario
- The object is made of burned metal and openwork. It is a fine piece of jewelry that responds to the neoclassical style by the simplicity of the shape and decoration through carved leaves. Its creator Cayetano Buitrón, was a recognized goldsmith, active in…
Jarrón Chino de la Dinastía Ming
- This container is a jar, made during the Ming Dynasty (1573-1620). It is characterized by being narrow at its ends and thickened at the upper part of the body. Elaborated in white porcelain with decorations of flowers and leaves in cobalt blue. The mouth of…