Fernando Botero Man on a Horse Statue BOKK-228

Man on a Horse Statue Introduction:

Cast with traditional lost-wax bronze casting, the man on horse statue features a smooth, dark patina finish and the artist’s trademark voluminous, rounded forms. Instead of heroic kings or warriors in classic equestrian monuments, Botero depicts an ordinary middle-class gentleman with a bowler hat sitting steadily on a stout, plump horse. All sharp edges are eliminated; every curve is soft and full, creating a gentle, humorous visual effect.

Creation Origin & Art Meaning:

Created in the 1980s, Man on Horseback is a significant work from the period when Botero was deeply focused on bronze figure sculpture.

The artist drew inspiration from three main sources:

First, the sculptures in Colombia’s vintage churches that he saw as a child—with their substantial, rounded forms—shaped his aesthetic sensibilities.

Second, he referenced famous equestrian paintings from the European Renaissance but subverted the conventional style of knightly statues.

Third, the heavy, voluminous figures found in Mexican murals and the unpretentious, rustic aesthetics of Latin American folk art provided him with considerable inspiration.

Monumental original versions stand as landmark public artworks in Medellín, Colombia. Our replica versions precisely restore the original proportion, bronze texture, and antique finish, ideal for outdoor garden display, gallery decoration, and high-end art collection.

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