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Artwork Description

This artwork by Fernando Botero, titled "After Raphael" (2009), is an interpretation of the classical portrait style, rendered in Botero's signature aesthetic. The painting features a woman with exaggerated, voluminous proportions—a hallmark of Botero's exploration of form and volume. Her serene expression, pale complexion, and softly rounded features are complemented by a red headpiece with detailed patterns, adding a touch of elegance and formality. The artist often reinterprets historical and classical works, infusing them with his unique approach to proportion and scale. This piece pays homage to the Renaissance master Raphael while transforming the subject into Botero's distinctive visual language, which emphasizes the sensuality and monumentality of the human figure.