Mona Lisa, Age Twelve

Fernando BoteroWW-1959-M069017

1959·Oil and tempera on canvas·6' 11 1/8" x 6' 5" (211 x 195.5 cm)

Catalogue

Year: 1959
Medium: Oil and tempera on canvas
Dimensions: 6' 11 1/8" x 6' 5" (211 x 195.5 cm)
Collection: Museum of Modern Art
Artist: Fernando Botero

Artist

Fernando Botero

Painting

F ernando Botero, born in Medellín, Colombia in 1932, is renowned for his figurative paintings and sculptures featuring exaggerated, voluminous forms that convey humor, tenderness, and political critique. His works, held in major museums worldwide, have a strong market presence, with Sotheby’s Mei Moses reporting a 4.6% average annual return and over 82% of resold works appreciating in value.

Medellín, Colombia

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