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Diego Rivera — Two works: i) First Study for the mural project at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA) ii) Second Study for the mural project at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA)
Diego Rivera

Two works: i) First Study for the mural project at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA) ii) Second Study for the mural project at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA)

1930

Diego Rivera's 1930 works comprise two studies for a mural project at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA), executed in conte crayon, ink, and graphite on paper. These preparatory drawings document Rivera's process in developing large-scale public murals that engage with social and historical themes. The studies demonstrate the artist's commitment to community art and socially conscious public commissions.

Medium
i) conte crayon, ink and graphite on paper

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Latin America

May 24, 2017

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Diego Rivera, Two works: i) First Study for the mural project at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA) ii) Second Study for the mural project at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA), 1930

Diego Rivera's 1930 works comprise two studies for a mural project at the California School of Fine Arts (CSFA), executed in conte crayon, ink, and graphite on paper. These preparatory drawings document Rivera's process in developing large-scale public murals that engage with social and historical themes. The studies demonstrate the artist's commitment to community art and socially conscious public commissions.

Medium
i) conte crayon, ink and graphite on paper
Year
1930
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mural Study, Monochrome, Architectural, Conte Crayon, Expressive, Post-War, Mexican, Modern, Drawing, Figurative

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Art Institute of Chicago