Still Life with Fruits (1978) by Fernando Botero

Still Life with Fruits - Fernando Botero - 1978

Artwork Information

TitleStill Life with Fruits
ArtistFernando Botero
Date1978
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Still Life with Fruits

“Still Life with Fruits” is a 1978 artwork by Fernando Botero, celebrated for his contributions to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It belongs to the still life genre and reflects Botero’s distinctive style. The artwork depicts a selection of fruits arranged on a draped surface with a characteristic touch of the artist’s voluminous and exaggerated forms.

In the artwork, a hand reaches towards the collection of fruits, including pears, apples, and a sliced citrus fruit, set against a backdrop of soft drapery. A knife, placed alongside the fruits, adds to the realistic touch, while the plush, folded fabric beneath them introduces a sense of softness and warmth. The composition achieves a delicate balance between simplicity and the exaggerated dimensions that are hallmarks of Botero’s style, infusing the scene with a unique, almost whimsical quality.

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