Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite drawing by Fernando Botero. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Fernando Botero's 'Untitled' is a 1975 pencil drawing on paper, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a bearded man seated at a table, drawing amidst an arrangement of oversized fruits and domestic items, including a teapot and framed pictures on the wall.
Technique & Style
Botero's characteristic style is evident in the drawing's voluminous, rounded forms, achieved through simple yet assured pencil lines that imbue the scene with a sculptural quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
