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Fernando Botero — Torero
Fernando Botero

Torero

1995

A voluminous matador stands in the bullring, rendered in Fernando Botero's signature style of exaggerated, rounded forms that give the figure a monumental and almost surreal presence. The richly colored traditional torero costume — adorned with ornate embroidery and embellishments — is depicted with meticulous detail, contrasting the bold, inflated physicality of the subject. Botero's playful yet dignified treatment of this iconic figure invites reflection on themes of spectacle, machismo, and Colombian cultural identity.

Medium
oil on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 14, 2018

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Fernando Botero, Torero, 1995

A voluminous matador stands in the bullring, rendered in Fernando Botero's signature style of exaggerated, rounded forms that give the figure a monumental and almost surreal presence. The richly colored traditional torero costume — adorned with ornate embroidery and embellishments — is depicted with meticulous detail, contrasting the bold, inflated physicality of the subject. Botero's playful yet dignified treatment of this iconic figure invites reflection on themes of spectacle, machismo, and Colombian cultural identity.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
1995
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Celebrated Master, 20th Century, Warm Earth Tones, Male Artist, Colombian Artist, Playful Tone, Monumental Figure, Figurative Art, Bullfighting Scene, Botero Style, Oil on Canvas

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Sebastián Naranjo