The artwork titled “Night Scene in Avila” was created by Diego Rivera in 1907. This oil on canvas painting is classified under the Social Realism movement and belongs to the landscape genre. It is currently housed in the Dolores Olmedo Collection in Mexico City, Mexico.
The artwork captures a nocturnal view of the town of Avila, characterized by the dimly lit structures and silhouetted trees against a starry sky. The use of dark, muted colors evokes a serene yet mysterious atmosphere, with the faint illumination from the windows providing subtle hints of life within the depicted buildings. The architecture appears robust and historic, creating a sense of timelessness, while the night sky, studded with stars and soft clouds, adds a celestial depth to the scene. The careful interplay of light and shadow demonstrates Rivera’s adeptness at creating mood and ambiance in his landscape compositions.