The artwork titled “Sailor at Breakfast” was created by the renowned artist Diego Rivera in the year 1914. Utilizing the medium of oil on canvas, this genre painting measures 117 by 72 cm and is associated with the Cubist art movement.
The artwork presents a cubist depiction of a sailor engaging in a morning meal. The sailor, wearing a hat emblazoned with the word “Patrie,” is abstractly rendered using geometric shapes and fragmented planes, characteristic of Cubism. The intricate interplay of lines and forms constructs the sailor’s face and body, merging various perspectives into a cohesive yet abstract configuration. The sailor’s meal, consisting of a plate with two fishes and a beverage, is portrayed with similar geometric abstraction and flattened spatial planes. The background, subtly textured with muted earthy tones, offers minimal distraction from the predominantly monochromatic and cubist foreground. The overall composition exemplifies Rivera’s adeptness in manipulating form and perspective, resulting in a complex visual narrative.
