The Hunter (1982) by Fernando Botero

The Hunter - Fernando Botero - 1982

Artwork Information

TitleThe Hunter
ArtistFernando Botero
Date1982
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About The Hunter

The artwork titled “The Hunter,” created by Fernando Botero in 1982, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized as a genre painting.

In the artwork, a hunter is depicted amidst a dense forest, portrayed in Botero’s signature voluminous style. The trees, standing tall and closely resembling each other, dominate the scene with their robust trunks and abundant foliage, creating a vivid backdrop. The hunter, garbed in a bright yellow outfit, is characterized by his stocky physique and holds a rifle on his shoulder. Adding to the charm of the painting are several white rabbits scattered around the forest floor, with some details reflecting in a calm body of water at the painting’s bottom. Botero’s distinct use of exaggerated proportions and vibrant colors imbues the scenery with a whimsical, almost surreal quality.

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