Painter of Still Lifes

Fernando BoteroWW-1975-M031904

1975·Pencil on paper·22 3/8 x 30" (56.8 x 76.2 cm)

Catalogue

Year: 1975
Medium: Pencil on paper
Dimensions: 22 3/8 x 30" (56.8 x 76.2 cm)
Collection: Museum of Modern Art
Artist: Fernando Botero

Artist

Fernando Botero

Painting

F ernando Botero, born in Medellín, Colombia in 1932, is renowned for his figurative paintings and sculptures featuring exaggerated, voluminous forms that convey humor, tenderness, and political critique. His works, held in major museums worldwide, have a strong market presence, with Sotheby’s Mei Moses reporting a 4.6% average annual return and over 82% of resold works appreciating in value.

Medellín, Colombia

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