Angel on Horseback 1931

"Angel on Horseback" is a 1931 work by Mexican artist Carlos Mérida (1891–1984). Mérida is well-known for his modernist style, influenced by indigenous Mayan art and Pre-Columbian culture. This painting features a stylized, almost abstract composition with a central, rectangular panel depicting a blue angel with black hair and a grey wing, against a fiery red background. This central figure sits atop a brown horse, rendered in simplified, geometric shapes. The angular forms and vibrant color palette are hallmarks of Mérida's artistic vision, highlighting his unique blend of modernism and indigenous Mexican aesthetics.