The artwork entitled “Portrait of Mrs. Elisa Saldivar de Gutierrez Roldan” was created by Diego Rivera in 1946 in Mexico. This work belongs to the Art Deco movement and falls under the genre of portrait painting.
The artwork portrays a woman seated on a green bench, set against the backdrop of richly draped yellow curtains tied with red rosettes. The subject of the painting, Mrs. Elisa Saldivar de Gutierrez Roldan, is depicted wearing a white off-shoulder blouse paired with a voluminous blue and white skirt, giving her an elegant and sophisticated appearance. Her auburn hair is styled neatly, and she gazes slightly to the side, exuding a sense of calm and poise. Noticeable details include her earrings, the softly delicate rose with a note near her foot, and the crossed-strap sandals she dons. The overall composition highlights Rivera’s skill in capturing both the beauty and the aristocratic demeanor of the sitter, embodying the Art Deco’s characteristic emphasis on glamorous and refined aesthetics.
