The artwork titled “House over the Bridge” was created by Diego Rivera circa 1909. Executed using oil on canvas, this painting is a representative work of the Social Realism art movement. It is a cityscape genre piece, measuring 147 by 120 cm and is currently housed at the Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL) in Mexico City, Mexico.
The artwork features an evocative scene of an architectural structure bridging across a serene canal. The buildings, characterized by their rustic and weathered facades, flank both sides of the waterway, culminating in a bridge that connects them. The structure over the bridge showcases windows that reflect the warm light of the setting sun or perhaps the early dawn. The canal’s water captures a mirrored image of the bridge and buildings, creating a calm and reflective mood. The colors used are earthy and muted, enhancing the nostalgic and tranquil essence of the painting.
