The Mathematician 1918

Diego Rivera's 1918 painting, "The Mathematician", depicts a man seated in contemplation, his intense gaze and furrowed brow suggesting deep thought. The background features geometric shapes and lines drawn on a canvas, suggesting the subject's profession and highlighting the intellectualism of the figure. Rivera's work often explored themes of identity and social class, and "The Mathematician" reflects his fascination with the intellectual and the working class. The painting's muted palette and realistic style are characteristic of Rivera's early work, which was influenced by European art movements like Cubism and Expressionism.