The Family of the President (1967) by Fernando Botero

The Family of the President - Fernando Botero - 1967

Artwork Information

TitleThe Family of the President
ArtistFernando Botero
Date1967
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)
Current LocationMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, NY, US

About The Family of the President

The artwork titled “The Family of the President” by Fernando Botero, completed in 1967 using oil on canvas, is a notable piece in the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. It falls within the genre of portraiture and is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.

In this artwork, Fernando Botero presents a family portrait characterized by his signature exaggerated and voluminous forms. Each family member is depicted with rounded bodies and faces, displaying an almost puffy appearance that invokes a sense of both humor and critique. The scene holds a formal tone, with the family members arranged in a relatively traditional manner in front of a backdrop of simplified hills. The use of muted tones and deliberate composition underscores Botero’s unique style, which challenges conventional notions of beauty and formality. The figures engage the viewer with their direct gazes, while their physical forms and the objects they hold or are surrounded by hint at their roles and the artist’s satirical commentary on status and identity.

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