Woman Eating a Bannana (1982) by Fernando Botero

Woman Eating a Bannana - Fernando Botero - 1982

Artwork Information

TitleWoman Eating a Bannana
ArtistFernando Botero
Date1982
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Woman Eating a Bannana

The artwork, “Woman Eating a Banana,” was created by the artist Fernando Botero in 1982. This piece belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of portraiture.

The artwork depicts a woman sitting at a table, holding a peeled banana in her left hand. Her right hand rests on the table, pointing at a banana before her. The woman is characterized by her plump features, a hallmark of Botero’s distinctive style, which often portrays volumetric shapes. She is adorned in a black dress with intricate lace details on the sleeves and a red ribbon around her waist. A prominent red bow decorates her hair, which is curly and covers her shoulders. On the table alongside the banana, there is a glass of water, a green cucumber, and a reddish-brown vegetable. A knife and fork rest next to the cucumber. The woman gazes forward with a contemplative expression, emphasizing the intimate and somewhat whimsical nature of the scene. The background consists of muted tones and simple lines, contributing to the focus on the central figure.

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