The artwork “Portrait of Carlos Pellicer” by Diego Rivera, created in 1942, is an oil painting on panel. It belongs to the Social Realism movement and measures 55 x 43 cm. The piece is a portrait and currently resides in a private collection.
In this artwork, Rivera portrays the subject with a striking sense of realism, characteristic of the Social Realism art movement. The subject is depicted wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and green tie, with his head slightly tilted upwards and his gaze directed towards something unseen, giving an impression of contemplation or aspiration. The background is rendered in a solid, vibrant blue, which accentuates the subject’s presence and adds a modernist touch to the composition. Rivera’s use of bold, yet controlled brushstrokes, and the detailed rendering of the subject’s facial features, showcases his mastery in blending individual characterization with a broader social narrative.
