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7 Fernando Botero Paintings That Highlight His Love of Full-Figured Forms
- Botero’s signature 'Boterismo' centers on rounded figures that fill the canvas with volume and presence.
- The collection includes The Mandolin (1957) and Dead Bishops (1965) among seven key works highlighted by the feature.
- Botero’s work often comments on religion and politics through satirical yet reverent depictions.
- Mona Lisa reinterpretations by Botero reflect his engagement with iconic works across time.
- The Bath (1991) parallels Bonnard’s approach to nude figures, blending vulnerability with allure.
- Death of Pablo Escobar is cited as one of Botero’s most famous political paintings.
- Dancers at the Bar portrays a confident figure challenging beauty standards in dance culture.
- Botero’s career is described as tireless, driven by devotion to painting for pleasure.
- Botero emphasizes that he does not simply paint fat people; he explores the sensuality of form.
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