Botero

Restany, Pierre. Botero. New York: Harry N Abrams, 1984. First American edition. Elephant folio. Unpaginated. Gray cloth with white lettering to cover in original dj. Minor discoloration to bottom edges. Minor scuffing and discoloration to dj. Tiny closed tear to lower outside edge of dj. “This volume on today’s foremost Latin American artist features his exciting recent work. All the familiar Botero subjects are here – the pimps, prostitutes, bishops, saints, lovers, generals, children, cats, dogs, and parrots, even the oranges and watermelons – all possessing, in the words of Pierre Restany, the “Boteresque bloat.” Wonderful publication with some of the work by this great Columbian painter. Illustrated with full-page color paintings. Translated from the French by John Shepley. In very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (12084) $65