Fernando Botero, Card Players, 1991
Fernando Botero, born in 1932 in Medellín, Colombia, is a renowned figurative artist and sculptor, celebrated for his voluminous and exaggerated interpretation of human and animal figures. Botero's distinctive style, often referred to as 'Boterismo', depicts subjects in large, exaggerated volume, which can represent political criticism or humor, depending on the piece. His works encompass a variety of subjects, including daily life in Colombia, historical events, and portraiture.