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Fernando Botero — The Painter and His Model
Fernando Botero

The Painter and His Model

1980

In this quintessential work by Colombian master Fernando Botero, a rotund artist and his voluptuous model are depicted with the artist's signature exaggerated, inflated forms that lend the figures a sense of monumental weight and playful grandeur. The scene captures the intimate dynamic of the studio, where the act of creation becomes itself a subject, rendered with Botero's characteristic warm palette and tongue-in-cheek humor. The painting exemplifies Botero's lifelong fascination with the human figure, transforming the classical theme of artist and muse into a celebration of his unmistakable aesthetic language.

Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 1980.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $30,000$40,000

Sold: $38,700

Lot 127

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Fernando Botero, The Painter and His Model, 1980

In this quintessential work by Colombian master Fernando Botero, a rotund artist and his voluptuous model are depicted with the artist's signature exaggerated, inflated forms that lend the figures a sense of monumental weight and playful grandeur. The scene captures the intimate dynamic of the studio, where the act of creation becomes itself a subject, rendered with Botero's characteristic warm palette and tongue-in-cheek humor. The painting exemplifies Botero's lifelong fascination with the human figure, transforming the classical theme of artist and muse into a celebration of his unmistakable aesthetic language.

Dimensions
35.2 x 43.5 cm
Year
1980
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Artist And Model, 20th Century, Studio Scene, Volumetric Forms, Male Artist, Colombian Artist, Figurative Art, Botero Style, Renowned Master, Warm Tones, Playful Mood

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Sebastián Naranjo