Portrait of Madesta and Inesita 1939

Diego Rivera's "Portrait of Madesta and Inesita" depicts a mother and daughter in a tender embrace. Created in 1939, the work is a poignant example of Rivera's focus on the everyday lives of Mexican people. Madesta's strong features and Inesita's youthful innocence are captured with bold brushstrokes, characteristic of Rivera's style, and the warm color palette adds to the piece's intimate and affectionate tone. The painting is currently part of a private collection.