This nude painting, measuring 157 x 124 cm, is currently housed in a private collection. In the 1920s diego rivera began to depict calla lilies in his paintings, often associated with phallic symbolism Over time the calla lily became a constant motif in his work, beloved by both the public and collectors, who often commissioned portraits of themselves or their families including these flowers The female presence is associated to flowers, whatever the social or economic position. ‘nude with calla lilies’ was created in 1944 by diego rivera in art deco style Diego rivera continued his use of the themes of nature and peasant life in this small painting from 1944 that was titled nude with calla lilies, or desnudo con alcatraces in his native language
Diego rivera was politically left wing and would always side with the poorer elements of society. View nude with calla lilies (1944) by rivera diego Desnudo con alcatraces oil on hardboard Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on mutualart.
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