The artwork titled “Pedro on Horseback,” created by Fernando Botero in 1974, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is a portrait.
In the artwork, a child is depicted sitting atop a toy horse. The child is adorned in a blue uniform with a hat, adding a military or ceremonial aspect to the portrayal. The stout and rounded forms are characteristic of Botero’s distinctive style, emphasizing exaggerated proportions. The background includes a wooden door as well as toys scattered on the floor, contributing to a domestic and intimate ambiance. The painting’s vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail draw the viewer into the whimsical yet contemplative scene.