The Colonial Office (Eng/Esp)

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English version

We now enter a solemn space, identified at the Antonio Jose of Sucre House-Museum as the “Office", which today might be described as an office. This room looks very luxurious; the furniture, the large rug, and the various elements incorporated into this display are impeccable, recreating a charming colonial atmosphere.


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On the desk lies a dagger, an essential tool for handling correspondence of the era, as it was necessary to break seals without damaging the paper. A quill pen alongside its inkwell and a notebook are also there—though, of course, the notebook does not date from that period. A letter, written in elegant English calligraphy and addressed to Simón Bolivar, explains the regional situation regarding the government led by Jose Maria Vargas.

Wood and leather formed the basis of this understated decor. A large trunk stood out on the stage; it held several books, as well as materials and documents that weren’t in the elegant library. Without a doubt, the woodworking on the furniture is worth noting—the colonial style is undeniable.


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I really liked the chairs; sitting there made me feel like I was part of royalty or a very important person, though it also crossed my mind that I was an actress in the middle of a period soap opera. No office would be complete without a large desk and a bookcase, and special mention must be made of the beautiful rug visible here—a tasteful decorative element.


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Several engravings were also hung on the walls as decoration; at that time, prints were the best way to reproduce multiple copies of an artist’s drawings or paintings. In this case, the images depict Italy during the Renaissance. This is a subtle touch that enhances the decor, since displaying works of art—or reproductions—would detract from the rest of the space, which should remain the focal point.


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As I take photos with my phone, I can’t help but reflect on how communication has changed over the centuries. In the past, a letter traveled by horse and steam engine; weeks or months would pass before the message reached its destination. Now everything is instantaneous—an entire office is housed in a phone—yet people still get frustrated by slow internet.



Versión en Español

Ahora nos adentramos a un espacio solemne, identificado en la Casa-Museo Antonio José de Sucre como el Despacho, que hoy en día podría ser calificado como la oficina. Este sitio luce muy lujoso, el mobiliario, la gran alfombra y los distintos elementos insertados en esta representación lucen impecables, recreando una encantadora atmósfera colonial.


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En el escritorio se encuentra una daga, instrumento imprescindible para tratar la correspondencia de la época ya que se requería romper sellos sin dañar el papel. Una pluma junto a su tintero y un cuaderno de apuntes también están allí, por supuesto que este último no corresponde con la época. Una carta, escrita en elegante caligrafía inglesa, dirigida a Simón Bolívar, explicando la situación regional con respecto al gobierno presidido por José María Vargas.

Madera y cuero eran base en esta sobria decoración. Destacaba en el escenario un gran baúl, el cual albergaba varios libros, así que resguardaba material y documentos que no estaban en la elegante biblioteca. Sin duda, el trabajo de ebanisteria en los muebles es para destacar, el estilo colonial resulta innegable.


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Las sillas me gustaron mucho, sentarse allí era imaginar que se formaba parte de la realeza, o una persona muy importante, aunque también pasó por mi mente que era una actriz en medio de una telenovela de época. En un despacho no puede faltar el gran escritorio y la biblioteca, mención aparte para la hermosa alfombra que se puede apreciar acá, elemento ornamental de muy buen gusto.


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Como decoración también se colgaron varios grabados en las paredes, para entonces las impresiones eran la mejor manera de reproducir varias copias de dibujos o pinturas de un artista. En este caso se observan imágenes de lo que es Italia en la época del Renacimiento. Un detalle para acentuar la decoración de manera discreta ya que optar por exponer obras de arte, o reproducciones, quitaría relevancia al resto del lugar que debe permanecer en primer plano.


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Tomando fotografías con mi teléfono no puedo dejar de reflexionar acerca de cómo ha cambiado la comunicación a través de los siglos. Antes una carta viajaba a caballo y máquinas a vapor, semanas o meses transcurrían para que el escrito llegara a su destino. Ahora todo es inmediato, toda una oficina está alojada en el teléfono, pero aún así la gente llega a desesperarse por un internet lento.



✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.

✓Text translated with DeepL.


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✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.

✓Texto traducido con DeepL.

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Sometimes you need to open letters. Sometimes you need to stab someone. One tool, two uses.

Of course, I don't doubt that it could also be used to kill someone 😂😂. However, in this setting, the dagger was intended for the former purpose.

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