1974
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1974 graphite by Fernando Botero, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a person from behind, standing in a shower with their back turned. The tiles on the wall are drawn simply, and the figure’s body is rounded but not exaggerated. Their hair is wet and messy, and they’re resting one arm on the shower wall. Notice how the artist used just pencil lines to show shape and light—no colors or extra details. The small figures at the bottom right look like a quick sketch, almost like an afterthought. If you like this style, look up Fernando Botero for more drawings like this.
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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