Pedro Alcántara Quijano Montero

Pedro Alcántara Quijano Montero (1878–1953) was a Colombian artist, engraver, author and set designer.

Life Born in Bogotá, Quijano Montero studied at Escuela de Bellas Artes under Recio, among others. Later, he taught at his alma mater for more than 30 years. He was also a set designer for the Teatro Colón de Bogotá, and taught several generations of Colombian artists.

He wrote various works including: Ricaurte en San Mateo, Niño con Casco, La misa de los conquistadores, La Pola conducida al cadalso, and Reyerta del 20 de julio. Quijano Montero died in Bogotá in 1953.