5B

A Picture of Simon Bolivar
By: Martin Tovar-y-Tovar.
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I came across this piece whilst doing project 5a. It relates to the project, because the piece shows the raw confidence and power it took to stand up against Spaniards. The painting relates to our study of humanities, in a way that Simon Bolivar was highly responsible for a vas-majority of the acculturated change in Latin America.

I see a portrait of Simon Bolivar. He stands erect in his full military uniform. This is an oil painting which looks to have been done on some sort of hide, or canvas. the artist used vibrant colors to make sure the massage of power was conveyed. Mr. Bolivar stands above the viewer which when perceived by the viewed he seem intimidating and powerful.

This portrait showcases a great Latin American hero.

I choose this piece because it is important to remember the men(and woman) who stood up for change when being oppressed.

I wonder how old Bolivar was when this portrait was painted, and what stage of independence his country in.