Portrait of an Actress (1948) by Diego Rivera

Portrait of an Actress - Diego Rivera - 1948

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of an Actress
ArtistDiego Rivera
Date1948
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementArt Deco

About Portrait of an Actress

“Portrait of an Actress” is an artwork by Diego Rivera, created in 1948. Executed with oil on canvas, this piece is part of the Art Deco movement and falls under the portrait genre.

In the artwork, a woman with distinctive, exaggerated features is portrayed against a subdued background. Her voluminous, wavy hair is a striking golden hue, cascading around her face with curls and waves that add a dramatic flair. Her large, expressive eyes, outlined with heavy eyeliner, convey a sense of allure and intensity. She has a contemplative expression, resting her chin on her hand, which holds a cigarette delicately between her fingers. Her lips are painted in a bold red, further accentuating her theatrical appearance. She is adorned in a ruffled, dark blue garment, which adds texture and contrast to the overall composition. The painting exhibits Rivera’s masterful brushwork and keen attention to detail, capturing both the elegance and the complex persona of the actress.

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