Fernando Botero
Early Life, Family and Training Fernando Botero was born on April 19, 1932, in Medellín, Colombia. His early years were shaped by the quiet, steady rhythms of a household working to make ends meet. His father, David Botero, earned a living as a salesman, often traveling by horseback to reach his customers. His mother, Flora Angulo, worked as a seamstress, providing the necessary support for the family. These early surroundings provide…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Fernando Botero's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Fernando Botero's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.