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Fernando Botero Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Fernando Botero our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Fernando Botero · 1932 – 2023

The President and First Lady – Fernando Botero

Discover Botero's voluminous figures in The President and First Lady, a captivating blend of Naïve Art and realism; own this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Naïve Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Fernando Botero: la collectionneuse

This 1974 oil and collage by Fernando Botero features a woman holding a portrait. Discover this unique masterpiece today.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Dancing in Colombia

1980 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 188 x 231 cm

Explore Fernando Botero’s ‘Dancing in Colombia,’ a vibrant 1980 oil painting showcasing his signature oversized figures & lively café scene. A captivating piece of Colombian art!

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Art Movement: Boterismo
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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la famille

Experience the voluminous warmth of Fernando Botero's 'la famille,' capturing a loving family moment under a tree; discover this iconic piece today.

Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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scene de famille, Fernando Botero

Experience the warm, voluminous family portrait by Fernando Botero, capturing life's cozy moments with his signature style; discover this masterpiece reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Experience the captivating charm of Fernando Botero's Mona Lisa, a vibrant reimagining that infuses Da Vincis iconic subject with voluminous Boterismo style, inviting you to bring this unique masterpiece into your collection.

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Art Movement: Boterismo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Frank Lloyd et sa famille à paradise island, Fernando Botero

Experience the voluminous charm of Fernando Botero's tropical scene featuring Frank Lloyd and family on a sun-drenched beach, a masterpiece of Boterismo style ready to bring vibrant character to your private collection.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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les musiciens

Two men play music in this intimate oil painting by Fernando Botero. Shop this handmade reproduction on OriginalUniqueArt.com today.

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Dog Turning a Corner by Fernando Botero

1980 · original 190 x 154 cm

A vibrant street scene featuring a dog turning a corner unfolds in this lively 1980 painting by Fernando Botero, showcasing his iconic voluminous style and inviting you to bring this Colombian masterpiece into your home.

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Walk in the hills (1977) by Fernando Botero

1977

A contemplative priest stands amidst nature in Fernando Botero's 1977 masterpiece Walk in the hills, a profound example of Boterismo and Naive Art that invites you to explore this symbolic exploration of solitude.

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Art Movement: Naive Art

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Fernando Botero: July 20th

1984 · National Museum of Colombia, Bogota

Fernando Botero's "July 20th" captures a vibrant street scene with exaggerated figures and bold colors, reflecting Colombian culture & Botero’s signature style. Explore this iconic painting!

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Art Movement: Boterismo
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Quatre Musiciens – Fernando Botero

Experience the vibrant energy of Fernando Botero's 'Quatre Musiciens.' This captivating oil painting showcases his signature style with bold forms & musical figures.

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Art Movement: Naïve Art (Primitivism)
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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couple dansant

Botero's Couple Dansant captures a joyful dance through voluminous forms and vibrant colors. Shop this handmade oil reproduction today.

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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monna lisa

Experience the iconic allure of Botero’s ‘Mona Lisa’! A captivating hand-painted reproduction of this timeless masterpiece – explore its unique style & rich history.

Art Movement: Boterismo

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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danse en colombie

Experience the monumental joy of Botero's Danse en Colombie, a vibrant celebration of Colombian culture through exaggerated volume; discover this masterpiece today.

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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tablao flamenco, Fernando Botero

Botero's Tablao Flamenco captures a lively dance with vibrant colors and voluminous forms. Shop this stunning handmade oil reproduction today.

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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le chasseur

This voluminous oil painting by Fernando Botero depicts a man and his dog. Shop this striking western-themed masterpiece today.

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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pastèques et oranges

Experience Botero's signature voluminous style with this vibrant still life of pastèques et oranges, capturing rich form; discover a masterpiece from Colombian art history.

Art Movement: Boterismo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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orange, Fernando Botero

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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tête de christ

This emotive painting by Fernando Botero depicts a distressed Christ with a crown of thorns. Discover this powerful masterpiece today.

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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oranges

Experience the vibrant volume of Fernando Botero's oranges, a masterful still life showcasing his signature Boterismo style through lush forms and rich colors that invite you to bring this Colombian masterpiece home.

Art Movement: Boterismo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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nature morte à la soupe verte

Discover Botero's voluptuous still life featuring a watchful cat among vibrant food arrangements; own this captivating piece of Colombian art today.

Art Movement: Naïve Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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les soeurs, Fernando Botero

Voluminous figures and a sense of warm camaraderie define this charming painting by Fernando Botero, capturing a tender moment between sisters that invites you to bring his iconic Boterismo style into your home.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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untitled (1533)

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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Mona Lisa, Age Twelve by Fernando Botero

1959 · original 211 x 196 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 279 artworks by Fernando Botero
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The artist

Fernando Botero

1932 – 2023

Quick facts

Gift suitabilityanniversary
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Mediumsoil on canvas
Room fitliving room
Typical colorsearthy, dark
Movementsboterismo
Creative periodsmature period, contemporary
Top-ranked workThe President and First Lady

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Fernando Botero was born on April 19, 1932, in Medellín, Colombia. His early years were shaped by the quiet, steady rhythms of a household working to make ends meet. His father, David Botero, earned a living as a salesman, often traveling by horseback to reach his customers. His mother, Flora Angulo, worked as a seamstress, providing the necessary support for the family. These early surroundings provided a sense of place that would remain with him long after he left the city.

In his youth, Fernando Botero spent several years attending a school for matadors. He was trained in the movements and traditions of the bullring, but his interests eventually pulled him away from the arena. By the age of 16, his focus had shifted toward drawing and sketching. In 1948, his first illustrations were published in the Sunday supplement of El Colombiano, marking the beginning of his public presence through his visual work.

Artistic Training and European Travels

In 1952, Botero used the money earned from his gallery sales to sail toward Europe. His first stop was Barcelona, but he soon moved on to Madrid. It was in Spain that he began to study at the Academia de San Fernando. He spent time in the Prado Museum, where he would sit and copy the works of Goya and Velázquez. This habit of studying the Old Masters became a constant part of his practice.

His studies eventually took him to Florence, where he attended the Academia de San Marcos. By 1953, he had moved to Paris. He spent much of his time in the Louvre, watching the way light and form settled on the figures in the museum's halls. These years in Europe were spent moving between cities like Madrid, Florence, and Paris, absorbing the weight and presence of classical art.

The Development of Boterismo Style

The shapes in his work carry a specific weight. This approach, often called Boterismo, focuses on people and figures rendered in large, exaggerated volumes. Rather than focusing on thin lines, the focus remains on round, corpulent forms that occupy the space with a heavy presence. These figures possess a certain mass that feels physical, as if the paint itself has gained weight. He often uses bright colors and bold outlines to define these shapes, making the subjects stand out against their backgrounds.

By about 1964, this interest in volume moved from the canvas into three dimensions. He began creating sculptures, translating that same sense of expansion into bronze and other materials. The roundedness seen in his paintings found a new life in these solid forms, allowing the exaggerated proportions to exist in public spaces. The work remains focused on the sheer physicality of the subject, whether it is a human figure or an animal.

Key Works and Artistic Themes

His work often centers on the weight of the human form and the quiet tension within social settings. In Mona Lisa, Age Twelve (1959), the subject is rendered with a specific, rounded presence that moves away from traditional proportions. This focus on volume became a way to explore more complex social structures. In The Presidential Family (1967), the exaggerated shapes of the figures offer a subtle look at political elites, using mass to comment on the people in power. He used these shapes to address both the joy of life and the heaviness of conflict.

The themes often shift between celebration and the reality of violence. Dancing in Colombia (1980) captures a lively scene of musicians and dancers, using thick layers of paint to give the figures a tactile, heavy quality. In contrast, his later works often confronted the darker aspects of his homeland. The Death of Pablo Escobar (1999/2006) and his various series addressing the abuses in Abu Ghraib show a willingness to use his signature style to confront difficult truths. Even his later pieces, like La paloma de la paz (2016), carry a sense of monumental weight, whether the subject is a person, an animal, or a symbol of peace.

Mona Lisa, Age Twelve (1959)
The Presidential Family (1967)
Dancing in Colombia (1980)
The Death of Pablo Escobar (1999/2006)
La paloma de la paz (2016)

Later Years and Death

The later decades of his life were spent moving between several international hubs. He maintained residences in New York City, Paris, and Monte Carlo, often returning to Medellín to stay connected to his roots. His presence in public spaces grew as his bronze sculptures were placed in parks and plazas across various continents. Even as he aged, his work continued to address heavy subjects, such as the social and political tensions in Colombia and the events at the Abu Ghraib prison.

In his final years, he lived in the Principality of Monaco. He passed away there on September 15, 2023, at the age of 91. The cause of death was complications from pneumonia. His departure marked the end of a long career spent observing the human form and the complexities of social life through his specific lens of volume and proportion.

Legacy and Influence

His presence in the public sphere was constant. In New York City, his sculptures occupy spaces like Park Avenue, where the heavy, rounded forms exist alongside the city's architecture. In Colombia, he became a national treasure, a figure whose work was woven into the daily life of the country. He was the most recognized and quoted artist from Latin America during his lifetime, a fact reflected in the way his figures became familiar to people across many borders.

His commitment to his home country was visible through his large-scale donations. In 2000, he gave 208 art pieces to the Bank of the Republic. This act helped shape the cultural landscape of Bogotá. He also shared much of his personal collection, donating 123 pieces and 85 pieces to the Museo Botero. These contributions ensured that his specific way of seeing the world remained accessible to those who came after him.

La paloma de la paz
The Death of Pablo Escobar
Mona Lisa, Age Twelve

Where to See the Works Today

His presence is felt in the quiet corners of Bogotá, specifically within the La Candelaria neighborhood. The Museo Botero holds a large part of his output, a collection that grew from his own decision to donate many of his pieces to the nation. In Medellín, the Museum of Antioquia also keeps a significant number of his works, maintaining a connection to his roots. These spaces allow for a slow look at the way he handled volume and the weight of his subjects.

Beyond Colombia, his paintings can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. There, the scale of his figures takes on a different character against the backdrop of a global institution. His bronze sculptures have also found permanent homes in public spaces, inviting people to walk around them in the streets of Florence and Medellín. These heavy, rounded forms exist in the open air, subject to the light and the movement of the city.

Dancing in Colombia (1980)
July 20th (1984)
Mona Lisa (about 1959)
The Death of Pablo Escobar (about 1999)

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Fernando Botero's works by mood?

Fernando Botero's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

What are the birth city and country of Fernando Botero?

Fernando Botero was born in Medellín, in Colombia.

Where can I see the color profile of Fernando Botero's work?

Fernando Botero's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 15, 2026

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