The artwork “The Poet,” created by Fernando Botero in 1987, is a distinguished piece that belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This portrait illustrates a scene with Botero’s signature voluminous figures, characteristic of his unique style.
In “The Poet,” an individual is depicted reclining on the ground amidst an orange orchard. The figure, with robust and exaggerated proportions, is dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and green tie, and dons a brown hat. His left hand grasps an orange, while his right arm supports his lounging posture. Lying around him are various items, including a piece of paper, a pencil, a few twigs, and several scattered fruits. The background showcases a densely packed row of trees bearing oranges, contributing a rich and lush atmosphere to the composition. The artist’s use of soft tones and rounded forms imbues the scene with a whimsical and contemplative quality, reflective of Botero’s style and the Naïve Art movement.
