Diego Rivera
1886–1957 · Mexican · 30 artworks
MuralismSocial RealismCubismFresco paintingNarrative compositionSocial and political themesBold color palettesInfluence of pre-Columbian art
artist bio
Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican painter known for his large frescoes, which helped establish the Mexican Muralism movement. His art often depicted Mexican society, history, and revolutionary ideals, making him a significant figure in 20th-century art and politics.
what you'll learn
Studying Rivera's work allows students to understand the power of art as social commentary and the technical challenges of large-scale mural painting. Students can learn about narrative composition, color theory, and the integration of art with architecture.
related: Jose Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Frida Kahlo
30 artworks
Triumph of the Revolution
1926
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The Temptations of Saint Anthony
1947
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House over the Bridge
1909
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The Day of the Dead
1924
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Lenin in 1922
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The Painter, the Sculptor and the Architect
1928
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The Huastec Civilisation
1950
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Night Scene in Avila
1907
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Man at the Crossroads/Man, Controller of the Univers
1934
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The Mathematician
1918
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Breton Girl
1910
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Portrait de Martin Luis Guzman
1915
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Figure Symbolizing the Asiatic Race
1951
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Portrait of Cuca Bustamante
1946
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Entry into the Mine
1923
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May Day Procession in Moscow
1956
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View of Toledo
1912
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La Era (The Threshing Floor) 1904 (oil on canvas)
1904
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The Outskirts of Paris
1918
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Our Bread
1928
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The Sacrificial Offering Day of the Dead
1924
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Portrait of Carlos Pellicer
1942
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Self Portrait
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Tehuana Women
1923
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Pre-Hispanic America
1950
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My Godfather's Sons (Portrait of Modesto and Jesus Sanchez)
1930
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Good Friday on the Santa Anita Canal
1924
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The Making of a Fresco, Showing The Building of a City
1931
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The Maize Festival
1924
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Edsel B. Ford
1932
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