Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Cubism Synthetic artist Diego Rivera. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Diego Rivera's 1914 oil on canvas painting, Untitled, is a cubist portrait held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a seated woman with dark hair, wearing a high-necklined dress, lost in thought with her eyes cast downward. Her neutral expression contributes to an atmosphere of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Rivera employed a cubist style, breaking down the subject's face into geometric forms and using bold shapes and muted colors in the background to create a sense of calm.
History & Provenance
Created in 1914, Untitled is an early example of Rivera's work in the cubist style, now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
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.
