Fernando Botero Una Famiglia 1991 Original Poster 1989

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Fernando Botero (Colombian, 1932–2023)
Una Famiglia I – Original Exhibition Poster, 1991

This original exhibition poster, published in Italy in … Read more Fernando Botero (Colombian, 1932–2023)
Una Famiglia I – Original Exhibition Poster, 1991

This original exhibition poster, published in Italy in 1991 on the occasion of Fernando Botero’s celebrated Rome exhibition, features the iconic oil on canvas Una Famiglia I. In this work, Botero presents a monumental family group, rendered in his instantly recognizable style of exaggerated volumes and harmonious curves. Each figure—mother, father, children, and even the family dog—bears Botero’s signature sense of inflated form, imbuing the scene with both humor and gravitas.
Far from caricature, Botero’s treatment elevates the ordinary into the monumental, transforming domestic life into a timeless tableau that is at once satirical, tender, and deeply human. The luminous colors, serene expressions, and the symbolic fruit-laden tree in the background enrich the composition with layers of cultural and allegorical meaning.
As an exhibition piece, this poster not only commemorates Botero’s pivotal 1991 Roman show but also embodies the enduring appeal of his “Boterismo,” a style that redefined figuration in modern art and made him one of the most distinctive and beloved voices of 20th-century Latin American painting.
The poster is finely presented in custom gilt frame.

Framed : 38.75”H 28.50" W 1.50” D
Unframed : 36.5" H 26.25 " W

About the artist :
Fernando Botero (1932–2023) was a Colombian painter and sculptor celebrated for his instantly recognizable style, known as Boterismo. Characterized by voluminous, exaggerated forms, his work infused figures, animals, and objects with a sense of monumentality, humor, and humanity. Over his prolific career, Botero reimagined classical masterpieces, depicted scenes of Latin American life, and addressed social and political issues with a uniquely satirical yet tender approach. His paintings and monumental bronzes have been exhibited worldwide, making him one of the most influential and beloved Latin American artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. See less