The artwork, entitled “The Cuisine,” was created by Fernando Botero in 1970 and is part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, categorized under the genre of interior art.
The artwork depicts an intricately detailed cooking stove, adorned with various kitchen utensils and ingredients, including garlic, a cooking pan, a coffee pot, and a knife. The stove, painted in a somewhat rounded and exaggerated manner characteristic of Botero’s style, dominates the scene with its prominent presence. In front of the stove sits a plump, serene cat, gazing calmly at the viewer. The background consists of cracked, yellowish-green walls that contribute to a rustic, homely atmosphere. The meticulous detailing and unique stylization of the objects in the scene emphasize both the simplicity and the richness of everyday life, characteristic of Botero’s whimsical and exaggerated artistic approach.
