Diego Rivera

"El mercado de flores," part of Diego Rivera's collection, captures a lively scene with indigenous figures selling flowers, their distinctive attire and activities highlighting Mexican cultural traditions. Rivera's signature style employs bold outlines and minimal color to emphasize both the communal atmosphere and the vibrant energy of everyday life in Mexico.

El mercado de flores https://collections.artsmia.org/art/58848/

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85333

Gift of Mrs. Wolfgang Schoenborn in honor of René d'Harnoncourt

Angeline Beloff http://www.moma.org/collection/works/33433

This artwork by Diego Rivera features Edsel B. Ford, depicted stylishly in a double-breasted suit with an assertive pose, set against the backdrop of an automotive design. Rivera captures the spirit of industrial innovation, reflecting Ford's role in the automotive industry during the early 20th century.

Edsel B. Ford https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/edsel-b-ford-1932

Diego Rivera's "Portrait of Carlos Pellicer" depicts the notable Mexican poet with a contemplative expression, set against a vibrant blue background that highlights his introspective gaze. The artist's use of bold colors and precise brushwork reflects his signature style, capturing the intellectual essence of Pellicer, who was a close friend of Rivera.

Portrait of Carlos Pellicer https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/portrait-of-carlos-pellicer-1942

Diego Rivera's mural, "Colonisation, The Great City of Tenochtitlan," vividly captures the complex interactions between Spanish conquistadors and indigenous peoples. The artwork intricately blends depictions of cultural exchanges and conflicts, highlighting Rivera's signature style of merging historical narrative with vibrant, expressive detail.

Colonisation, 'The Great City of Tenochtitlan' https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/colonisation-the-great-city-of-tenochtitlan-1952

"Pan American Unity" by Diego Rivera is a grand mural that celebrates the synthesis of North American and Latin American cultures, depicted through vibrant scenes of historical, industrial, and cultural significance. Completed in 1940, this masterpiece encapsulates Rivera's vision of unity and cooperation amidst the complexities of modern life.

Pan American Unity https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/pan-american-unity-1940

Diego Rivera's mural "The Making of a Fresco, Showing The Building of a City" is a vibrant exploration of art and labor depicted through a dynamic portrayal of workers engaged in construction. The piece cleverly integrates elements of architecture and industry, capturing Rivera’s admiration for the collaboration and skill involved in creating both art and urban infrastructure.

The Making of a Fresco, Showing The Building of a City https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/the-making-of-a-fresco-showing-the-building-of-a-city-1931

Diego Rivera's "Good Friday on the Santa Anita Canal" vividly depicts a bustling scene rich with cultural and traditional elements as people gather in vibrant attire along a canal, participating in a spiritual and communal ritual. The mural exemplifies Rivera's focus on Mexican life and history, emphasizing both vivid imagery and communal activity.

Good Friday on the Santa Anita Canal https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/good-friday-on-the-santa-anita-canal-1924

"The Hands of Nature Offering Water," a mural from Diego Rivera's powerful collection, depicts the nurturing force of nature intertwined with the industrious human spirit. Vibrant colors illustrate various human endeavors and organic forms flowing from a pair of colossal hands, emphasizing the essential role of water in both natural growth and societal progress.

The Hands of Nature Offering Water https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/the-hands-of-nature-offering-water-1951

This artwork, titled "Lenin in 1922," is an interpretation by Diego Rivera and portrays a thoughtful and serious demeanor with distinctive angular features. Rivera, known for his vivid murals, often integrated historical and political themes into his work, reflecting his Marxist views and admiration for revolutionary figures like Lenin.

Lenin in 1922 https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/lenin-in-1922

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85355

"Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park" by Diego Rivera is a vibrant mural that presents a tapestry of Mexican history through a diverse array of figures, both historical and cultural, parading through Mexico City's Alameda Park. The artwork features the artist himself, along with iconic personalities such as La Catrina, symbolizing Mexican identity and heritage.

Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/dream-of-a-sunday-afternoon-in-alameda-park-1948

This artwork, titled "Portrait of an Actress," showcases Diego Rivera's exploration of expressive distortions in form, capturing an intense gaze and vivid emotions. Known for his murals, Rivera here focuses on individual portraiture, highlighting the glamour and introspection of the actress with bold colors and exaggerated features.

Portrait of an Actress https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/portrait-of-an-actress-1948

Diego Rivera's "Portrait of Natasha Zakólkowa Gelman" depicts the subject reclining elegantly on a sofa, surrounded by vibrant calla lilies, a motif Rivera often used to symbolize sensuality and beauty. Painted in 1943, this artwork is a testament to Rivera's mastery in capturing both the elegance and allure of the Mexican landscape through the use of symbolic flora.

Portrait of Natasha Zakólkowa Gelman https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/portrait-of-natasha-zakólkowa-gelman-1943

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85353

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85328

Partition of the Land.

Partition of the Land. https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/partition-of-the-land-1924

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

Two Standing Mexican Figures (Fruit Vendors from Tehuantepec). Costume design for the ballet H.P. (Horsepower) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85366

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85323

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85323

"Zapatista Landscape (The Guerrilla)" by Diego Rivera is a striking example of Cubism, showcasing the fragmented and abstract portrayal of a guerilla landscape with vivid colors and overlapping planes. Painted during Rivera's time in Paris, this piece reflects his engagement with Mexican revolutionary themes and the influence of European avant-garde movements.

Zapatista Landscape. The Guerrilla https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/zapatista-landscape-the-guerrilla-1915

"Night of the Poor" by Diego Rivera captures the struggles and resilience of the working class in a stylized, compassionate depiction typical of his social realism. The intimate scene, filled with expressive figures, is imbued with Rivera's commitment to representing the everyday lives of oppressed people.

Night of the Poor https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/night-of-the-poor-1928

Diego Rivera's artwork depicts the vibrant Totonac civilization, capturing the intricate roles of warriors and rulers against a backdrop of monumental architecture. The scene highlights Rivera's fascination with pre-Columbian cultures and his skill in presenting dynamic historical narratives through detailed frescoes.

Totonac Civilization https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/totonac-civilization-1950

"The Painter's Studio," attributed to the style of Diego Rivera, vividly explores a surrealist interplay between a reclining female figure and an eclectic assembly of anthropomorphic sculptures in a light-flooded studio. This dynamic composition underscores Rivera's fascination with cultural symbolism and human abstraction, integrating multiple layers of reality.

The Painter's Studio https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/the-painter-s-studio-1954

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

Boy and Dog http://www.moma.org/collection/works/77164

Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller

May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85329

“Subterranean Forces” by Diego Rivera depicts a dynamic and surreal scene that explores themes of creation and natural power, with figures emerging from the earth accompanied by vivid, fiery light. This mural showcases Rivera's signature style, blending vibrant colors and symbolic imagery to convey the interconnectedness of humanity and nature.

Subterranean Forces https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/subterranean-forces-1927

The Blood of the Revolutionary Martyrs Fertilizing the Earth

The Blood of the Revolutionary Martyrs Fertilizing the Earth https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/the-blood-of-the-revolutionary-martyrs-fertilizing-the-earth-1927

This drawing depicts Angeline Beloff, an artist herself, rendered with fine detail that captures a contemplative expression and delicate posture. Created by Diego Rivera in 1909, it reflects an intimate aspect of Beloff's life and their personal relationship during Rivera's formative years in Europe.

Angeline Beloff https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/angeline-beloff