Fernando Botero (after) - St. Georg - 1970s

Fernando Botero
St. Georg
collotype / Farbenlichtdruck
signed and dated in the plate

Paper Size: 54 x 50 cm / 21.25 in x 19.68 in

work in perfect condition, print never been framed

Published by Hanfstaengl München / Munich
Copyright 1974
Origin: Gallery Partner

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Collotype:
Collotype, also known as photogravure, is a high-precision printing process that is primarily used in the art and photography industry. It is based on the principle of photochemistry. First, a transparent negative or positive of the desired image is produced. This is placed on a coated printing plate and exposed to UV light. Where the light hits the coating, it hardens and forms a resistant layer. After exposure, the plate is developed, whereby the unexposed areas are washed away while the hardened layer is retained. The plate is then coloured and printed on special paper. Collotype printing enables a high level of detail and tonal reproduction, which makes it particularly suitable for reproducing works of art and photographs. Despite its complex production process, collotype printing offers exceptional image quality and durability.

Fernando Botero:

Fernando Botero, born in 1932 in Medellín, Colombia, is a distinguished painter and sculptor known for his distinctive style of depicting subjects with exaggerated, voluminous forms, a style often referred to as "Boterismo." This unique approach has made his work instantly recognizable and beloved worldwide. Botero's art, while visually whimsical and humorous, often contains deeper social and political commentary, addressing themes such as power, violence, and cultural identity.

Botero's work shares thematic and stylistic similarities with several other artists. His use of exaggerated forms can be compared to the works of Jean Dubuffet and his "Art Brut," which also employs a distinctive, almost naive style to explore complex themes. Botero's focus on everyday life and cultural scenes is akin to the works of Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros, both of whom are renowned for their vivid murals that depict social issues and historical events in Latin America.

The satirical edge in Botero's work often draws comparisons to Honoré Daumier, a French caricaturist known for his sharp social and political commentary. Similarly, Botero's reinterpretations of classical themes and artworks resonate with the work of Pablo Picasso, particularly in Picasso's use of distorted forms to convey deeper meanings. Like Picasso, Botero has often reimagined classic paintings, infusing them with his unique style.

The playful yet critical nature of Botero's art can also be likened to the works of contemporary artists like Banksy, who uses street art to comment on political and social issues. Moreover, Botero's exploration of volume and form echoes the works of Henri Rousseau, known for his naive art style and the surreal, dreamlike quality of his paintings.

In sculpture, Botero's oversized forms are reminiscent of the monumental works of Constantin Brâncuși, who also explored the essence of form and volume, though in a more abstract manner. Botero's works often stand in public spaces, similar to those of Antony Gormley, who uses large, human-like figures to engage with public space and provoke thought.

Botero's use of vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail also draw parallels with the work of Frida Kahlo, who, like Botero, delved into personal and cultural identity through vivid, detailed artwork. Additionally, Botero's critical yet affectionate portrayal of his native Colombia mirrors the narrative style of Gabriel García Márquez's magical realism, though in a visual rather than literary form.

Through these connections and his unique approach, Fernando Botero has established himself as a pivotal figure in contemporary art, using his distinctive style to comment on a wide range of cultural and social issues. His work continues to inspire and provoke, blending humor with critical insight into the human condition.

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We roll up art prints on hardboard rolls, wrap them with corrugated cardboard and send them in special, very strong boxes. Shipping with a tracking number. Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Francisco de Goya, Jean Dubuffet, Giorgio de Chirico, Joan Miró, Salvador Dalí, Marc Chagall, Amedeo Modigliani, Georges Braque, Willem de Kooning, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, René Magritte, Joaquín Torres-García, Antonio Berni, Roberto Matta, Wifredo Lam, Jesús Rafael Soto

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