
Turkey Market
A vibrant and lively scene rendered in watercolor on delicate rice paper, this work by Diego Rivera captures the bustling energy of a traditional Mexican market where vendors and buyers gather among clusters of turkeys. Rivera's fluid brushwork and rich, earthy tones breathe life into the figures and animals, reflecting his deep connection to the everyday lives of the Mexican people. The translucent quality of the rice paper lends the composition a luminous softness, enhancing the warmth and authenticity of this intimate glimpse into indigenous cultural life.
- Medium
- watercolor on rice paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Latin America
May 29, 2014
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