The Painter, the Sculptor and the Architect 1928

"The Painter, the Sculptor and the Architect" (1928) is a mural by Diego Rivera, located in the Secretariat of Public Education in Mexico City. The mural depicts three figures, representing the painter, the sculptor and the architect, each engaged in their respective crafts. The painter is seen working on a large canvas, the sculptor is chiseling away at a block of stone, and the architect is sketching a design on a sheet of paper. Rivera's mural celebrates the creativity and skill of these three professions, which are essential to the building of a society. The painting reflects Rivera's interest in depicting the working class and the importance of labor in Mexican society.