Accession Number2009/2.93
TitleLandscape of Quito
Artist(s)Oswaldo GuayasaminObject Creation Date1963Medium & Supportoil on canvasDimensions 22 1/2 in x 37 in (57.15 cm x 93.98 cm);31 1/4 in x 45 1/2 in (79.38 cm x 115.57 cm)
Credit LineGift of Hugo and Sharon QuirozSubject matterThis oil painting shows the city of Quito, Ecuador which was the home of the artist, Oswaldo Guayasamin. He painted this group of mountains surrounding the city and the volcano, Pichincha, in many colors to reflect the various seasons and times of day.
Physical DescriptionThis horizontal format painting is done in shades of light and dark gray, cream and yellow. With abstracted forms it depicts jagged mountains sihouetted against a cloudy sky. In front of these mountains there are rolling hills and geometric forms that suggest a cityscape. In the foreground there are more mountain peaks.
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Keywords
landscapes (environments)
mountains
townscapes (built environment)