Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Cubism Analytic artist Diego Rivera. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Diego Rivera's 1912 oil on canvas painting, Untitled, is a landscape held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three slender figures in a field, with trees, a hill, and a house in the background. The composition is characterized by simple, silhouette-like figures set against bold, vibrant colors.
Technique & Style
The artwork features flat, geometric blocks of color, including red, yellow, green, and blue, creating a fractured, puzzle-like effect. Thick paint is applied in certain areas, resulting in a textured, impasto finish that adds depth to the colors.
Artist & collection
Artist
Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez was a Mexican painter. His large frescoes helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art.
