Fernando Botero – La Toilette, 1983 – Offset Print

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Offset lithograph in colors, on wove paper. Signed and numbered in pencil. Published by Harry N. Abrams Editions, New York. Image size: 13.75 x 11.25 in. (34.9 x 28.5 cm.) Sheet size: 15.75 x 11.8 in. (40 x 30 cm.)

La Toilette by Fernando Botero, created in 1983, is a lithograph that reflects the artist's iconic style of exaggerated, voluminous forms. A nude woman is seen seated on a bed, fixing her hair while gazing into a handheld mirror. The mirror on the wall multiplies the scene, adding depth and a touch of voyeuristic tension. Botero’s use of rounded forms and soft color gradients imbues the scene with a sense of intimacy and quiet humor. The foreground includes a still life of fruit, reinforcing the domestic setting and Botero's classical influences.

Fernando Botero (Colombia, 1932–2023) was a renowned artist known for his distinctive 'Boterismo' style, characterized by exaggerated, voluminous forms. His paintings and sculptures often depicted whimsical yet critical scenes of everyday life, politics, and religion, blending humor with social commentary. Botero’s works are celebrated for their unique blend of color, form, and satire.

Fernando Botero

La Toilette, 1983

Name: La Toilette, 1983
Brand: Fernando Botero
SKU: 15772
Price: 6890.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Offset Print

Offset PrintOffset lithography is a printing technique where the inked image is first transferred (offset) from a plate to a rubber blanket and then to the printing surface. This method combines the lithographic process, which relies on the repulsion of water and oil, to keep non-printing areas ink-free by attracting a water-based film. Offset lithography was originally developed to reduce costs in reproducing artwork and is widely used for high-volume printing due to its efficiency and ability to produce sharp, consistent images.

Edition

Edition of 200 + 26

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An artist is attracted to certain kinds of form without knowing why.
- Fernando Botero

Known for his instantly-recognisable, signature style labelled ‘Boterismo’ - a depiction of figures and people in a large, exaggerated fashion and a representation of both humour and socio-political criticism - Fernando Botero was one of the most successful artists of Latin America. His employment of flat, bright colours alongside distinctly outlined forms was heavily influenced by traditional Latin-America folk art, as well as the works of Francisco de Goya and Diego Velazquez; one of Botero’s most celebrated works is Mona Lisa, Age 12 a paraphrasing of Leonardo da Vinci’s original work with a twist that alluded to the aforementioned Goya and Velazquez. Botero captured the various walks of life to be found in his native Colombia throughout his work in sculpture and painting; Card Players and Death of Pablo Escobar are among the most celebrated of his artistic creations.

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40 x 30 cm

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