Protestant family (1969) by Fernando Botero

Protestant family - Fernando Botero - 1969

Artwork Information

TitleProtestant family
ArtistFernando Botero
Date1969
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Protestant family

“Protestant Family,” created by Fernando Botero in 1969, is a painting that belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu). The artwork portrays a family scene with Botero’s characteristic stylization of exaggerated, voluminous figures, captured in a domestic setting.

The central figure in the artwork is a seated woman, presumably the mother, holding a small child on her lap. She is depicted in the act of breastfeeding, which adds a tender, nurturing element to the scene. To her right, another woman, possibly an older daughter, sits on the floor with a pensive expression, holding a white flower. Adjacent to the mother, another family member, perhaps the father, is positioned, sitting with one hand resting on his cheek, giving an impression of contemplation.

The family is surrounded by various domestic items, including a small dog, toys, and mirrors which frame the scene, enhancing the domestic intimacy and emphasizing the familial bonds. Botero’s use of soft but muted color tones, combined with his unique depiction of the human form, evokes a blend of familiarity and surrealism. The overall composition, with its minute details and distinctive style, is emblematic of Botero’s approach to both subject matter and artistic technique.

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