Happy Birthday (1971) by Fernando Botero

Happy Birthday - Fernando Botero - 1971

Artwork Information

TitleHappy Birthday
ArtistFernando Botero
Date1971
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Happy Birthday

The artwork titled “Happy Birthday,” created by Fernando Botero in 1971, is part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) art movement and belongs to the still life genre.

In the artwork, a lavish birthday celebration is depicted with an elaborate arrangement on a table that is adorned with a delicately draped tablecloth featuring floral and bow patterns in soft hues. At the center of the composition stands an ornate, multi-tiered cake, crowned with pink frosting and a small figurine on top, proclaiming “Feliz Cumpleaños.” Surrounding the cake are various other confectioneries and items, including bottles, fruits, eclairs on a pink plate, a tall glass of ice cream, and slices of cake and citrus fruits. The backdrop is framed by royal blue drapes that create an intimate, theatrical setting for the festive spread. The overall scene exudes an air of joyful celebration, meticulously captured in Botero’s signature style characterized by rounded, voluminous forms and a sense of whimsy.

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