The artwork entitled “Portrait of a Family” was created by the distinguished artist Fernando Botero in 1974. It belongs to the genre of portraiture and is emblematic of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. The painting showcases Botero’s signature style, characterized by the use of exaggerated, voluminous figures.
In the artwork, a family is depicted standing in a picturesque outdoor setting. The family members, dressed in period clothing, exhibit the artist’s distinct style with their robust and rotund forms. The central figures are a man and a woman, presumably the parents, flanked by three children. One child clings to the mother’s back, another child stands beside the father, and a third child, dressed in pink, sits on the ground grasping a toy or object. In the background, an individual can be seen on a ladder, reaching into a fruit-laden tree, suggesting a serene and almost idyllic rural life. The details, such as the toy train on the ground and the lush greenery, contribute to the whimsical and tender portrayal of family life, rendered in Botero’s inimitable style.