Oranges 1988
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Fernando Botero's Oranges 1988 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Fernando Botero's Oranges 1988 bursts with voluptuous vitality, exemplifying the Colombian maestro's signature "Boterismo" style where exaggerated, rounded forms celebrate sensuous abundance. Against a warm terracotta backdrop, six plump oranges rest on a tabletop with impossible weightiness—their spherical perfection magnified to monumental proportions, veins delicately traced like cartography of delight. Botero transforms mundane fruit into voluptuous icons, echoing his lifelong obsession with volume as both aesthetic and political statement—a rebellion against Western standards of beauty while nodding to Latin America’s Baroque heritage. Painted during Botero’s mature period, this still life exemplifies his unique bridge between modernist simplification and folkloric charm, securing his status as Latin America’s most recognizable living artist alongside contemporaries like Diego Rivera. The work’s deceptive simplicity belies profound commentary: these oranges, almost planetary in scale, become metaphors for earthly pleasures and cultural identity.
For interiors, Oranges 1988 injects joyful sophistication. Its earthy palette harmonizes with Mediterranean or rustic decors—pair with textured linen sofas, wrought-iron accents, or plaster walls to amplify its Old World warmth. In minimalist spaces, the painting’s bold curves soften sharp lines; hang opposite a Eames lounge chair for playful contrast. Optimal display height is 145-155cm from floor to center, allowing the oranges to "hover" at eye level. Scale matters: a medium-large reproduction (80x100cm) dominates a dining nook or office lobby, while smaller versions nestle perfectly beside arched doorways or bar carts. Echo its burnt sienna tones through terracotta vases or leather-bound books, but avoid clutter—Botero’s compositions demand breathing room. Ideal for kitchens (symbolizing abundance) or creative studios, it radiates prosperity without ostentation.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
