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Fernando Botero Biography
Fernando Botero is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on April 19, 1932 in Medellín, Antioquia Department, Colombia. Figurative artist and sculptor who’s unique works include “Abu Ghraib” and “Woman with Fruit.” His paintings and sculptures were noted for their subject matter and their excessive dimensions.
He was heavily influenced from He was influenced by Diego Rivera..
He had three kids from his previous wife Gloria Zea, who was Colombian minister of Culture. After separation from Zea, Botero had another child with Cecilia Zambrano and later married Sophia Vari.
| Name | Fernando Botero |
| First Name | Fernando |
| Last Name | Botero |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Birthday | April 19 |
| Birth Year | 1932 |
| Place of Birth | Medellín |
| Home Town | Antioquia Department |
| Birth Country | Colombia |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | David Botero, Flora Angulo |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Sophia Vari , Cecilia Zambrano , Gloria Zea |
| Children(s) | Fernando Botero Zea, Lina Botero, Pedro Botero Zambrano, Juan Carlos Botero |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Fernando Botero Net Worth
Fernando Botero is one of the richest Painter from Colombia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fernando Botero's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started with the publication of artwork on El Colombiano. El Colombiano daily paper. His first exhibition was held in 1948. His first show as a solo artist took place at Galeria Leo Matiz during the year 1951 in Bogota.
His sculptures from 1963 until 1964 were made using sawdust and acrylic resin since the artist couldn’t have the money to buy bronze.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Painter |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Who is Fernando Botero Dating?
According to our records, Fernando Botero married to Sophia Vari , Cecilia Zambrano , Gloria Zea . As of December 1, 2023, Fernando Botero’s is not dating anyone.
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Fernando Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Colombia. Fernando Botero celebrates birthday on April 19 of every year.
Where is Fernando Botero now?
The artist currently lives and works between Paris, France, New York, NY, and Tuscany, Italy. His works are presently held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museo Botero in Bogotá which is dedicated to the artist and his oeuvre.
How much is a Botero painting worth?
Fernando Botero’s work has been offered at auction multiple times, with realized prices ranging from 36 USD to 4,320,000 USD, depending on the size and medium of the artwork. Since 1998 the record price for this artist at auction is 4,320,000 USD for Man on a Horse, sold at Christie’s New York in 2022.
How many paintings did Botero make?
Fernando Botero – 177 artworks – painting.
Why did Fernando Botero paint death of Pablo Escobar?
Botero painted a giant, oversized Escobar on rooftops of the Medellin neighborhood after being hit by several bullets. Botero didn’t intend to celebrate the death of Escobar but rather to highlight the violence in his country.
Why did Botero paint his figures oversized?
Although, Botero is known for creating “chubby” figures in his art, he argues that his intention isn’t to represent weight. Instead, his aim is to give prominence to volume.
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