This
is the Bold world of
Diego
Rivera
Diego Rivera (1886-1957)
was born in Guanajuato in central
Mexico. He began his art
studies at the San Carlos Academy
of Fine Arts in Mexico City
before travelling to Europe
to further his studies between
1907 and 1921.
After his return to Mexico,
he became an active member of the
Communist Party. This was
obvious in his belief that art
should serve the working
people and be readily available to them.
As a result he became famous
for his murals portraying the
history and social problems
of Mexico.
The following paintings are
NOT political, so are a little
out of the ordinary for Rivera....
Please be aware that the
lower painting is a nude, seen from
the rear. I don't find it
offensive in any way, but if you are
likely to, please simply
use the 'back' button on your browser
and go on to the next page.
' A View of Toledo'
This is a study of an original
work of the same
name painted by El Greco in
1597.
(I've got a copy of it hanging
on my lounge room wall)
Like to see it?
It's here!
' Nude With Calla Lilies'
Like to see more of Rivera's
works?
I'd like to direct you, once
again, to
Carol
Gerten Jackson's
excellent art pages, where
a broad
selection of his work may
be found.
While you are here you
may like to sign my
  
My thanks for the use of the wonderful
background set to
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