La Maternidad (The Motherhood), Oviedo

The Motherhood, nicknamed 鈥淟a Gorda鈥� by locals, meaning 鈥渢he fat woman", was crafted by the renowned Colombian artist Fernando Botero. Botero produced La Maternidad in 1989, though it wasn鈥檛 installed until the mid-1990s. The piece is nearly 2.46 meters tall and weighs around 800 kg, with a polished dark finish and the voluptuous, rounded forms typical of Botero鈥檚 style.

It portrays a seated mother holding her child on one thigh鈥攂oth figures are plump and exaggerated, evoking warmth, fertility, and the sculptor鈥檚 critical, ironic vision of form and volume. As you admire it, take a moment to ponder how Botero鈥檚 style transforms everyday themes into monumental statements. More than just public art, The Motherhood has become an iconic meeting point and city symbol.

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Sight Name: La Maternidad (The Motherhood)
Sight Location: Oviedo, Spain (See walking tours in Oviedo)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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