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Diego Rivera — Niña en cuclillas
Diego Rivera

Niña en cuclillas

1937

"Niña en cuclillas" is a watercolor and ink study by Diego Rivera depicting a young girl in a crouching position, showcasing the artist's characteristic attention to form and indigenous Mexican subjects. The work demonstrates Rivera's skillful use of light washes and linear detail to capture both the physical posture and psychological presence of his subject. This drawing reflects Rivera's broader artistic practice of creating preparatory studies and finished works that celebrated the dignity and everyday moments of Mexican people, particularly children and workers.

Medium
watercolor and ink on paper

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 20, 2024

Lot 105

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Diego Rivera, Niña en cuclillas, 1937

"Niña en cuclillas" is a watercolor and ink study by Diego Rivera depicting a young girl in a crouching position, showcasing the artist's characteristic attention to form and indigenous Mexican subjects. The work demonstrates Rivera's skillful use of light washes and linear detail to capture both the physical posture and psychological presence of his subject. This drawing reflects Rivera's broader artistic practice of creating preparatory studies and finished works that celebrated the dignity and everyday moments of Mexican people, particularly children and workers.

Medium
watercolor and ink on paper
Year
1937
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Earthy aesthetic, 20th Century, Figure Study, Contemplative Mood, Seated child, Mexican Artist, Indigenous Subject Matter, Oil on Canvas, Muralism, Social Realism

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Collected by

Art Institute of Chicago