Family (1983) by Fernando Botero

Family - Fernando Botero - 1983

Artwork Information

TitleFamily
ArtistFernando Botero
Date1983
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Family

The artwork titled “Family,” created by Fernando Botero in 1983, belongs to the art movement known as Naïve Art (Primitivism) and falls under the genre of portraiture.

The artwork features a family scene characterized by the exaggerated and voluminous forms typical of Botero’s style. In the composition, a mother, father, and two children are depicted in a serene and almost idyllic setting. The mother, dressed in a black dress, stands on the left side, holding one child’s hand. The father, seated on a chair to the right, cradles the other child on his lap. The figures are set against a backdrop of trees, contributing to a sense of intimacy and tranquility. The children’s expressions and playful demeanor, with one child playing with a toy vehicle, emphasize the theme of family unity and affection. Botero’s distinctive use of saturated colors and bold, rounded figures imbues the scene with a sense of warmth and affectionate detail.

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