Fernando Botero Angulo - contemporary Columbian artist. He was born on April 19, 1932 and will soon be 90 years old. He continues to paint now, and in the same style as 60 years ago.
His voluminous style, as he himself calls it, was formed in the second half of the 50s after a still life with a mandolin and he never cheated on him again.
Among his works are self-portraits, portraits of famous people (Picasso, for example), romantic or seemingly vulgar fat women, dances, dates and situations...
Fernando does not ignore actual socio-political topics. This is especially evident on the canvas: dead bishops or in a series of works devoted to the abuse of Iraqi citizens. He draws attention to the American military and prisons.
He depicts his vision of famous works of artists, including Raphael, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Manet, Leonardo da Vinci. By the way, the canvas "Mona Lisa at 12" became the first one to be sall to the Museum of Art in New York.
His voluminous style, as he himself calls it, was formed in the second half of the 50s after a still life with a mandolin and he never cheated on him again.
Among his works are self-portraits, portraits of famous people (Picasso, for example), romantic or seemingly vulgar fat women, dances, dates and situations...
Fernando does not ignore actual socio-political topics. This is especially evident on the canvas: dead bishops or in a series of works devoted to the abuse of Iraqi citizens. He draws attention to the American military and prisons.
He depicts his vision of famous works of artists, including Raphael, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Manet, Leonardo da Vinci. By the way, the canvas "Mona Lisa at 12" became the first one to be sall to the Museum of Art in New York.
His marble and bronze sculptures are usually over 3 meters high and the same volume as his paintings.
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