Graphic, limited edition of 300 pieces, on Fabriano Cotton Privilege paper.
Dimensions: 50 cm x 65 cm (sheet).
Each print is individually numbered.
Inscription in pencil l.d.: 61/300, p.d.: facsimile of "Botero".
At the bottom, dry publisher's stamp
Unframed work, photo shows proposal for binding.
Condition: very good
Fernando Botero (born April 19, 1932 in Medellín, died September 15, 2023 in Monaco) is a Colombian painter, sculptor and illustrator, one of the most recognizable Latin American artists. His distinctive style, known as "boterismo, " is characterized by depicting figures and objects with rounded, exaggerated forms.
Botero initially studied art in Colombia, but continued his artistic education in Europe - in Italy he explored Renaissance painting, and in Madrid he studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of St. Ferdinand. In the 1950s he began experimenting with stylized forms, which became his trademark.
He created both paintings and sculpture, depicting scenes from everyday life, portraits, still lifes and motifs inspired by Colombian politics and history. His works often carried implicit social commentary. One of his most controversial series was a series of paintings inspired by torture at Abu Ghraib prison.
Botero's works are in major collections and museums around the world, and his monumental sculptures adorn public spaces in cities such as New York, Paris, Madrid and Bogotá. He has received numerous awards and honors, and his work has become a permanent part of the canon of contemporary art.
