{"product_id":"motherhood-angelina-and-the-child-diego-diego-rivera","title":"Motherhood (Angelina and the Child Diego) - Diego Rivera","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1916 Cubist portrait by Diego Rivera, depicting his partner Angelina Beloff and their son through geometric abstraction and bold colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1916, this work captures a period of intense experimentation for Diego Rivera during his time in Europe. The composition depicts his partner, the artist Angelina Beloff, cradling their infant son, Diego. Rivera employs the visual language of Cubism to deconstruct the figures into a series of geometric planes and interlocking shapes. Rather than seeking a literal representation, the artist prioritises the structural arrangement of form and colour to convey the intimacy of the maternal bond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette consists of bold, contrasting tones: deep purples, ochre, and sharp yellows, which serve to define the spatial relationships between the mother and child. The figure of the mother is rendered through a synthesis of angular surfaces, while the child is nestled within the central geometry of the composition. This approach reflects the influence of the Parisian avant-garde, where Rivera engaged with the analytical methods of his contemporaries. The work demonstrates his ability to balance rigid geometric order with the emotional subject matter of family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRivera's application of paint is precise, with flat areas of colour that emphasise the two-dimensional nature of the canvas. The inclusion of patterned textures, particularly on the lower portion of the figure, adds a layer of visual variety to the otherwise stark, architectural construction of the scene. This painting remains a significant example of Rivera's early career, documenting his transition from traditional academic training toward the modern styles that would define his later, more widely recognised muralist work. It provides a rare glimpse into his personal life during his formative years in the European art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zandweg-sandy-road-anton-mauve\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eZandweg (Sandy Road) - Anton Mauve — Anton Mauve\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitcher-and-a-glass-on-a-table-otto-h-bacher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePitcher and a Glass on a Table - Otto H. Bacher — Otto H. Bacher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Diego Rivera","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869186920783,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869227979087,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869228011855,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869228044623,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58869228077391,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Motherhood-Angelina-and-the-Child-Diego-_Poster_CompositorV1_1790186805544.jpg?v=1790188306","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/motherhood-angelina-and-the-child-diego-diego-rivera","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}