Entry into the Mine 1923

Diego Rivera's monumental mural "Entry into the Mine" (1923) is a powerful depiction of Mexican laborers entering a mine. The painting, located in the Secretariat of Public Education in Mexico City, features a dramatic composition with a central dark opening leading to the mine, surrounded by miners carrying tools and supplies. Rivera, a leading figure of the Mexican Muralist Movement, utilized a simplified, yet powerful, style in this work, emphasizing the physical labor and hardships faced by the working class. This mural is a testament to Rivera's social realism and commitment to portraying the realities of Mexican life.