Colonial Living Room and Dining Room (Eng/Esp)
English version
On my tour of the Antonio José de Sucre House Museum, today I’m entering the parlor, the room where guests were received. The décor, typical of the colonial era, reflects that of a wealthy family of the time; Don Vicente Sucre was a prominent politician and military leader, which explains the luxury and attention to detail evident in every aspect.
It is worth noting that all the furniture is a replica of the originals, based on historical records. The wooden and fabric-upholstered pieces feature an elegant design and look quite comfortable—I say this based on observation, since sitting on them is prohibited. The chairs without armrests were intended for ladies, as at that time they wore dresses with full skirts and crinolines.
On my tour of the Antonio José de Sucre House Museum, today I’m entering the parlor, the room where guests were received. The décor, typical of the colonial era, reflects that of a wealthy family of the time; Don Vicente Sucre was a prominent politician and military leader, which explains the luxury and attention to detail evident in every aspect.
It is worth noting that all the furniture is a replica of the originals, based on historical records. The wooden and fabric-upholstered pieces feature an elegant design and look quite comfortable—I say this based on observation, since sitting on them is prohibited. The chairs without armrests were intended for ladies, as at that time they wore dresses with full skirts and crinolines.
The tableware looks quite luxurious and fits in with the rest of the room’s design; there are also other details that enhance the atmosphere, such as vases and a pendulum clock hanging on the wall. Like the rest of the house, beige tones predominate, giving this space a subdued feel.
Visiting this house-museum allows us to imagine the daily life of a Venezuelan family during the colonial era. Spacious mansions with magnificent decor transport our thoughts to a Cumaná that still emulated European culture—such as the custom of enjoying social visits and savoring meals while seated around the table.
Versión en Español
En mi recorrido por la Casa Museo Antonio José de Sucre, hoy me corresponde ingresar a la sala, el lugar donde se recibían las visitas. La decoración, relacionada a la época colonial, corresponde a una familia pudiente de aquel entonces, Don Vicente Sucre era un destacado político y militar, de allí el lujo y el esmero en cada detalle.
Es de hacer notar que todo el mobiliario es copia de los originales según los registros históricos. Los muebles de madera y tapizado de tela exhiben un diseño elegante y lucen bastante cómodos, lo digo desde la observación ya que está prohibido sentarse. Las sillas sin posa manos estaban destinadas a las damas ya que para entonces se utilizan vestidos de faldas amplias con miriñaque.
Me percaté que los muebles eran pequeños, según la explicación fueron hechos a medida debido a que la familia Sucre era de baja estatura, característica que resaltaría aún más si alrededor se ubican objetos de gran tamaño.
Luego pasé al comedor, otro espacio acogedor, comer en familia era un ritual, la pareja matrimonial solía encabezar la mesa donde todos deben estar presentes para el desayuno, el almuerzo y cena. Como era costumbre, se servían grandes banquetes debido a la cantidad de personas que habitaban la casona, y es que Antonio José de Sucre llegó a tener ocho hermanos de padre y madre y posteriormente Don Vicente de Sucre llegó a procrear once más en su siguiente matrimonio.
La vajilla luce bastante lujosa y encaja con el resto del diseño de este espacio, también hay otros detalles que hacen más agradable el escenario tales como floreros y un reloj de pesa que se observa en la pared. Al igual que el resto de la casa predomina el tono beige, lo que le concede un aire sobrio a este espacio.
Visitar esta casa-museo nos lleva a imaginar la cotidianidad de una familia venezolana en la época colonial. Casonas amplias con magníficos decorados trasladan el pensamiento a una Cumaná que todavía imitaba la cultura europea como la costumbre de disfrutar las visitas sociales y degustar los alimentos sentados alrededor de la mesa.
✓Photos from my personal gallery, edited with Fotocollage.
✓Text translated with DeepL.
✓Fotos de mi galería personal, editadas con Fotocollage.
✓Texto traducido con DeepL.
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