“Partition of the Land,” created by Diego Rivera in 1924, is a fresco belonging to the Muralism art movement and can be categorized as a genre painting. This artwork is situated in Chapingo Autonomous University in Texcoco, Mexico.
The artwork depicts a vivid scene filled with numerous figures, symbolizing the social dynamics and land reforms that were prominent themes in Diego Rivera’s body of work. The composition presents a multitude of individuals, with their expressions and stances reflecting varying emotions and reactions. The backdrop features a rural landscape, characterized by its calm demeanor contrasted with the poignancy of the foreground’s activity. Central to the scene are clusters of people appearing engaged in earnest discussion and negotiation, likely referencing the distribution and ownership of land. The fresco’s overall palette includes earthy and muted tones, adding to the historical and cultural resonance of the scene.
