Still Life with watermelon 1976
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Fernando Botero's Still Life with watermelon 1976 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 Watermelon (1976) bursts with the Colombian artist's signature voluptuous aesthetic, transforming ordinary fruits and objects into exaggerated, sensuous forms brimming with playful vitality. The watermelon, central to the composition, appears impossibly plump—its bulbous curves echoing the rounded jug, sliced citrus, and other everyday items arranged on a simple tabletop. Botero's bold, smooth brushstrokes amplify volume while flattening perspective—a masterful nod to Latin American folk art, pre-Columbian sculpture, and European Old Masters like Velázquez. Created during his mature period, this work exemplifies Boterismo—his instantly recognizable style celebrating joyful excess, which propelled him to global acclaim in the 1970s. Though sometimes critiqued for whimsy, Botero’s still lifes subtly critique colonial art hierarchies by elevating tropical abundance with Renaissance grandeur.
For interiors, this vibrant piece thrives in spaces embracing bold contrasts—a high-ceilinged modern kitchen or a minimalist dining room craving warmth. The painting’s rich reds and greens harmonize with terracotta walls, ochre textiles, or dark walnut furniture, while its exaggerated scale (typical Botero originals exceed 1m in width) commands attention above mid-century credenzas or sleek office consoles. Opt for ornate gold frames to heighten its baroque echoes, or a sleek black float frame for contemporary edge. In corporate settings, pair it with curved leather seating to mirror its forms, softening angular architecture. Smaller lithographs suit cozy nooks; oversized canvases anchor open-plan areas, radiating Botero’s irreverent luxury alongside sculptural ceramics or fiddle-leaf figs.
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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.
