Still Life With Fruit Basket 1996
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Fernando Botero's Still Life With Fruit Basket 1996 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 Still Life With Fruit Basket (1996) bursts with the Colombian artist's signature voluptuous style, where every pear, apple, and grape swells with playful exaggeration. The composition radiates warmth through vibrant hues of tangerine, amber, and crimson, arranged harmoniously around a generously proportioned basket—a delightful nod to Baroque still life traditions reinterpreted through Botero’s lens. Painted during his mature period, this work exemplifies Boterismo, his globally celebrated aesthetic of inflated forms that satirizes grandeur while celebrating Latin American visual culture. Notably, Botero’s still lifes revived interest in the genre during late 20th-century contemporary art movements, bridging folkloric charm with modernist simplicity. The painting’s tactile abundance and rhythmic curves invite viewers into a world where ordinary objects become joyous monuments, reflecting Botero’s belief that "art should be an oasis of pleasure."
For interior styling, this painting’s bold forms demand generous wall space—ideally above a sideboard in a dining area or as a focal point in a sunlit living room. Its warm palette pairs beautifully with terracotta walls, dark walnut furniture, or minimalist white settings that let the colors pop. Choose frames with substantial presence: a gilt Baroque-style frame enhances its classical undertones, while a sleek black float frame delivers contemporary contrast. Scale matters—opt for larger reproductions (at least 36” wide) to match Botero’s impactful proportions. Complement the artwork with textured ceramics or dried floral arrangements echoing its organic shapes. In offices, it injects vitality when paired with leather chairs and brass accents, fostering creativity through its exuberant energy. Avoid overcrowding; let this piece command attention as a standalone statement of abundance and joy.
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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.
