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Diego Rivera
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Fan account of Diego Rivera, a Mexican muralist painter, an outspoken member of the Mexican communist party.
1886-1957
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Portrait of the Knight Family https://collections.artsmia.org/art/3147/
"Portrait of the Knight Family" by Diego Rivera depicts a solemn family seated outdoors, with the father flanked by his two daughters, both dressed in blue, and a small white dog resting beside them. The vibrant, lush landscape in the background contrasts with the subdued expressions of the subjects, capturing Rivera's distinctive use of color and form to convey emotional depth and familial dynamics.
December 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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A History of Medicine https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/a-history-of-medicine-1953
Diego Rivera's mural "A History of Medicine" vividly illustrates the evolution of medical practices, blending imagery of ancient indigenous healing with modern scientific approaches. This vibrantly colored artwork showcases his distinctive style, highlighting Rivera's commitment to social themes and Mexican heritage.
December 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Triumph of the Revolution https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/triumph-of-the-revolution-1926
"Triumph of the Revolution" by Diego Rivera captures a moment of communal solidarity and transformation through vivid depictions of workers and peasants gathered together, embodying the social ideals Rivera championed. The artwork uses bold colors and dynamic forms to convey a powerful narrative of unity and resilience, reflecting the artist's dedication to portraying the struggles and triumphs of the Mexican Revolution.
December 19, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Portrait of Linda Christian https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/portrait-of-linda-christian-1947
This vibrant portrait by Diego Rivera captures Linda Christian in a luxuriant garden setting, surrounded by vivid flowers and fauna symbolizing fertility and beauty. The use of rich colors and organic forms is characteristic of Rivera's Mexican muralist style, emphasizing the connection between humanity and nature.
December 19, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Figure Symbolizing the African Race https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/figure-symbolizing-the-african-race-1951
Diego Rivera's "Figure Symbolizing the African Race" skillfully combines symbolism and vibrant color to highlight the profound cultural contributions and struggles of African heritage. This artwork is part of his larger body of work that often explores themes of history, race, and identity with a deep social consciousness.
December 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85348
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
December 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Flower Festival https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/flower-festival-1925
"Flower Festival" by Diego Rivera showcases indigenous peasants gathering for a celebration adorned by vibrant Cala lilies. The painting reflects Rivera's admiration for Mexican culture and agricultural traditions, emphasizing the deep connection between the people and their land.
December 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Flower Festival: Feast of Santa Anita http://www.moma.org/collection/works/78492
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
December 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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The Mechanization ofThe Country https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/the-mechanization-ofthe-country-1926
"The Mechanization of The Country" by Diego Rivera vividly depicts the conflict between traditional farming and industrialization, with imagery of machinery and stoic farmers highlighting the impact on rural life. Rivera's mural, rich in symbolism, reflects his commitment to illustrating the social and political changes that defined Mexico in the early 20th century.
December 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85325
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
December 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Subterranean Forces https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/subterranean-forces-1927
“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.
December 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85333
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
December 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Night of the Poor https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/night-of-the-poor-1928
"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.
December 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Portrait of Marevna https://www.artic.edu/artworks/7021/
Early in his career, Diego Rivera enjoyed a brief but sparkling period as a Cubist painter. After years of rigorous art training in Mexico City, he traveled throughout Europe from 1907 to 1910. In l9l2 Rivera settled in Paris, where he befriended other emigré avant-garde artists, such as Amedeo Modigliani and Piet Mondrian. During World War l, he became a leading member of a group of Cubists that included Albert Gleizes, Juan Gris, and Jean Metzinger. The subject of this portrait is Rivera’s lover at the time, Marevna Vorobëv-Stebelska, a Russian-born painter and writer. Photographs of the sitter, which show her distinctive bobbed hair, blond bangs, and prominent nose, reveal Rivera’s gifts of observation. Seated in an overstuffed armchair, she turns away from the book she holds in her lap, as if momentarily—perhaps angrily—distracted. Vorobëv-Stebelska is stylishly dressed in a gold-brocade bodice, white sleeves, and a dress whose shape hints at a pair of crossed legs. To her right appears a green, faux-marble form that may be a fireplace, and behind her is a schematically rendered window and shutters. In this Synthetic Cubist composition, Rivera used color to suggest spatial recession, making the planes meant to be closer to the viewer brighter than those at further remove. The painting’s somber and rich color harmonies recall the palette of Gris. Following World War I and the Russian Revolution, Rivera, like many other artists in Paris, rejected Cubism as frivolous and inappropriate for the new age. In 1921 the painter returned to Mexico, which itself had emerged from a decade of revolutionary struggle. There, adopting monumental forms that suited the country’s new political reality, he began to produce work for which he is acclaimed today: paintings, graphics, and, above all, murals depicting Mexican political and cultural life. Alfred Stieglitz Collection, gift of Georgia O'Keeffe
December 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Portrait of Natasha Zakólkowa Gelman https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/portrait-of-natasha-zakólkowa-gelman-1943
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.
December 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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El mercado de flores https://collections.artsmia.org/art/58848/
"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.
December 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Landscape at Toledo https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/landscape-at-toledo-1913
"Landscape at Toledo" by Diego Rivera captures the essence of the Spanish countryside with its expressive use of color and fluid forms. This work reflects Rivera's fascination with European landscapes during his studies abroad, blending bold colors with an almost cubist approach to composition.
December 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Stock Market. Set design for scene four of the ballet H.P. (Horsepower) http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85375
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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The Hammock https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/the-hammock-1956
Diego Rivera's "The Hammock" depicts two women lounging gracefully in a hammock overlooking a serene landscape, masterfully capturing a sense of leisure and intimacy. This painting showcases Rivera's adept use of vibrant colors and his talent for creating vivid, emotive scenes representative of everyday life.
December 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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May Day, Moscow http://www.moma.org/collection/works/85330
Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller
December 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Edsel B. Ford https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/edsel-b-ford-1932
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.
December 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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The Painter's Studio https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/the-painter-s-studio-1954
"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.
December 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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La Era (The Threshing Floor) 1904 (oil on canvas) https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/la-era-the-threshing-floor-1904-oil-on-canvas-1904
"La Era (The Threshing Floor)" (1904) by Diego Rivera captures a serene agricultural scene set against the backdrop of a grand, misty mountain. The painting emphasizes the harmony between man and nature, showcasing a lone peasant guiding two oxen across a sunlit rural landscape.
December 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The History of Mexico https://www.wikiart.org/en/diego-rivera/the-history-of-mexico-1935-2
The History of Mexico
December 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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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 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.
December 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM