The artwork titled “Walk in the Hills,” created by Fernando Botero in 1977, represents a piece within the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and is categorized under the portrait genre.
In the artwork, a portly figure is depicted standing against a background of verdant hills and a sky filled with soft, pastel clouds. The individual is garbed in ecclesiastical attire, primarily in dark hues, complemented with a distinct magenta sash. The figure holds an umbrella in one hand while the other hand grasps a rosary. Botero’s signature style is evident in the exaggerated proportions of the figure, which evokes a sense of both whimsy and contemplation. The serene landscape juxtaposes the detailed, almost serene expression of the clerical figure, thereby creating a harmonious balance between the subject and its surroundings.
