Lot 215
Rivera, Diego (1886-1957) Considered the greatest Mexican painter of the 20th century, he reintroduced fresco painting into modern art and architecture; he was married to artist Frida Kahlo. The murals he painted in public spaces and galleries in America between 1930 and 1940 had a profound effect on American art. Autograph Drawing of a skull Inscribed and Signed, "To Ronald Diego Rivera Detroit 1933," on 6 x 4" paper. Fine condition.
Rivera went to Detroit in 1932 to execute a commission by Edsel Ford, Henry's son, to paint two murals related to the history of Detroit and the development of industry for the Detroit Institute of Arts. The work began in July 1932 and was completed by Rivera in March 1933, having expanded the work to four murals, one for each wall of the Institute's Garden Court. The murals depicted Detroit's various industries, and were controversial for several reasons, including nude figures, the depiction of workers of various races working side by side, and a vaccination scene. There was also anger at Rivera's Communist ties and that an American artist was not chosen for the work; Ford, however, stood by Rivera.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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