Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Diego Rivera. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Diego Rivera's 1927 drawing 'Untitled' is a mixed-media work on paper, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two cartoonish wrestlers lifting weights shaped like bees, with exaggerated poses and simple facial features. The 'HP' on one's back is enigmatic, leaving the image open to interpretation.
Technique & Style
Executed in ink, watercolor, and pencil, the work features bright, clashing colors against a light background, creating a playful visual effect through its flat, simplified forms.
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.
