
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.
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- Signed
- Yes
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- Auction House · Phillips
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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