Title

Rivera, Dream of a Sunday afternoon in Alameda Central (detail)

Caption

Diego Rivera (Guanajuato, 1886 - San Angel, 1957)
Mexican school
Diego's Dream or Dream of a Sunday afternoon in Alameda Central (Sueno de una tarde dominical en la almeda central)
Detail of the wall's central section: in the centre, depiction of la "Calavera de la Catrina," with the figure of its creator, José Guadalupe Posada, on the right, and portraits of José Marti, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera on the left.
Fresco (4 x 15 m.)
Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Mexico

Info+

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), Mexican painter.
José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913), Mexican engraver, illustrator and creator of la "Calavera de la Catrina," an elegantly dressed female skeleton wearing a hat, typical image in Mexican culture.
José Marti (1853-1895), Cuban politician and poet, father of Cuban independence.

The fresco decorated the main hall of the former Hotel de Prado, situated near the town's main park.

Date

1947

Credit line

Alfredo Dagli Orti/Photo12

Reference

DGL10A02_216

License type

Rights managed

Available size

149,5Mb (9,6Mb) / 21,5in x 27,0in / 6443 x 8110 (300dpi)

Keywords

Wall painting Muralism Muralist movement Promenade 20th century Park Balloon Crowd History of Mexico Balloon Woman Elegance Man Medal Hot air balloon Death Satire Bourgeoisie Tree Self portrait Portrait

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