“It’s executed in a technique that Rivera referred to as “temple al óleo” or oil painting with tempera in which tempera is used as a binding substance for the oil pigments creating a looseness and transparency similar to the effects of his fresco murals as well as a visual quality reminiscent of the great medieval painters…Rivera’s use of this technique demonstrates his extraordinary talent as a draftsman and also suggests a certain classical antiquity which imbues a timeless dignity to the humble job of pepenadora or scavenger… Rivera illustrates for us a woman from one of the lowest social stratums, who earns a living from the laborious task of carrying a load of what she has gathered during a long and unrewarding day… With this magnificent composition, Rivera calls attention to the world of waste that this poor woman carries on her back, yet she remains undefeated, even as she walks barefoot.”
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What a striking image!
I love the guitar music…
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Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts, GretchenJoanna. 🌻
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Unusually accurate facial expression for a painted laborer.
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Yes – I wish I could help her carry that burden. Her back must be aching. 💞
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Big time. One does not usually see this so realistically depicted in the faces of artistically rendered laborers.
The relationship between Diego and Frieda has always fascinated me. Have you ever read her physical description of him? She thought him the most enchantingly beautiful of creatures.
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Good afternoon, Ana! I am slowly becoming acquainted with their complicated story. What a description of him! lol 🌻
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I know, right? Just goes to show ~ for every single person, there’s someone out there who considers them the essence of beauty, if they only knew!
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Rivera’s images simple as they may seem are often powerful. This is an excellent example.
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So true! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Anna. 😊
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love how this painter glorifies this woman and shows her dignity. Thank you for sharing this!
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My pleasure, always, Katie. Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts. 😊🌻🙏
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Always a pleasure visiting! and educational too!! Your site is a great blessing. 🙂
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