The artwork titled “Man at the Street” was created by Fernando Botero in 2003. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is classified under the genre of landscape.
In the artwork, a man dressed in a black suit and hat is depicted walking along a street adjacent to a large white wall that accentuates his small stature. The wall divides the foreground from a forest in the background, where we see multiple trees of varying sizes and colors that seem disproportionately large compared to the man. The intricate play of scale is a characteristic element of Botero’s style, presenting a whimsical yet contemplative view of an everyday scene. The trees, painted in different hues of green, brown, and white, create a verdant canopy that contrasts with the tranquil and almost stark simplicity of the white wall. The overall composition evokes a serene yet curious ambiance, engaging the viewer with its unique portrayal of perspective and proportion.
