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Fernando Botero — Reclining Woman
Fernando Botero

Reclining Woman

1996

A monumental bronze sculpture by Colombian master Fernando Botero, *Reclining Woman* embodies the artist's signature style through its voluminous, exaggerated forms that celebrate a serene, languid female figure. The smooth, rounded surfaces of the cast bronze lend a sensual warmth to the oversized proportions, reflecting Botero's lifelong exploration of mass, volume, and beauty. The work challenges conventional ideals of the human form, inviting viewers to contemplate concepts of abundance, tranquility, and the timeless allure of the reclining figure in art history.

Medium
bronze

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 14, 2018

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Fernando Botero, Reclining Woman, 1996

A monumental bronze sculpture by Colombian master Fernando Botero, *Reclining Woman* embodies the artist's signature style through its voluminous, exaggerated forms that celebrate a serene, languid female figure. The smooth, rounded surfaces of the cast bronze lend a sensual warmth to the oversized proportions, reflecting Botero's lifelong exploration of mass, volume, and beauty. The work challenges conventional ideals of the human form, inviting viewers to contemplate concepts of abundance, tranquility, and the timeless allure of the reclining figure in art history.

Medium
bronze
Year
1996
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, 20th Century, Volumetric Forms, Reclining Figure, Male Artist, Colombian Artist, Monochromatic Tones, Female Subject, Botero Style, Renowned Master, Sensual Mood, Bronze Medium

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Sebastián Naranjo