1967
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1967 oil by Fernando Botero, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a group of seven chubby, cartoon-like people in a room. The two women on the left sit on a chair, one holding a child. A man in a suit stands behind them, holding a cane. In the center, a woman stands with her arms crossed, wearing a simple dress. To her right, a soldier and a monk stand stiffly, holding staffs. A cat sits on the floor in front of them. The background looks like a plain wall with a window. The figures have exaggerated, rounded shapes and soft, smooth faces. The colors are muted—whites, grays, and earthy tones—except for the soldier’s green uniform. Next, look up Fernando Botero to see more of his signature style.
Fernando Botero Angulo was a Colombian figurative artist and sculptor. His signature style, also known as "Boterismo", depicts people and figures in large, exaggerated volume, which can represent political criticism or…
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