Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an encaustic painting by the Mexican Muralist artist Diego Rivera. It dates from 13 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Diego Rivera's Untitled is an encaustic painting on canvas depicting a group scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a group of people, dressed in simple attire, carrying a large basket filled with green corn and adorned with white flowers. A child kneels in front, while the adults stand or crouch around the basket, their faces serious.
Technique & Style
The use of bright colors and bold shapes creates a lively atmosphere, despite the somber expressions of the figures. The composition conveys a sense of collective effort as the people work together to support the heavy basket.
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.
