Man Smoking by Fernando Botero

Man Smoking - Fernando Botero -

Artwork Information

TitleMan Smoking
ArtistFernando Botero
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Man Smoking

The artwork “Man Smoking” is a portrait by Fernando Botero, associated with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The painting features a rotund man, characteristic of Botero’s distinctive style, holding a smoking device with a blue ball-like end. The subject’s exaggerated proportions are set against a dark background, highlighting his pink complexion, formal attire consisting of a dark suit, a white shirt, and a striped tie. A black bowler hat sits atop his head, and a subtle trail of smoke emanates from his smoking device, adding a dynamic element to the serene yet introspective composition. The artist’s signature can be seen in the lower right corner, dated 1975.

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