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Venus
Fernando Botero (Colombian, 1932 – 2023)
1977–78
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
72 3/4 x 33 1/2 x 25 in.
Credit Line
Melvin Blake and Frank Purnell Collection
Accession Number2003.50
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsSculpture
ProvenanceThe artist; with Marlborough Gallery, New York; 1980, purchased by Melvin N. Blake (b. 1927 - d. 1999) and Frank M. Purnell (b. 1930 - d. 1994), New York; gift of the estate of Melvin Blake to MFA, Boston, January 22, 2003
Copyright© Fernando Botero, courtesy, Marlborough Gallery, New York