A portrait of Diego Rivera by his first wife, Angelina Beloff. The painting captures Rivera's likeness with a sensitive and intimate touch, rendered in a subdued palette.

This oil on canvas portrait depicts the Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. The artist, Angelina Beloff, was Rivera's first wife. Beloff, born in Russia, was a painter and graphic artist who met Rivera while both studied in Europe. She is often overshadowed by Rivera's later relationships, but she played a significant role in his early artistic development. The portrait presents Rivera in a straightforward, almost documentary style. His face is rendered with careful attention to detail, capturing his features and expression. The colour palette is subdued, dominated by warm flesh tones and a dark shirt, set against a neutral background. The brushwork is smooth and controlled, typical of academic portraiture, but with a sensitivity that hints at the personal connection between artist and subject. The painting offers a glimpse into Rivera's early life and the artistic circles in which he moved.