1935, Diego Rivera, The Flower Carrier -- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
From the museum label: The Flower Carrier, one of the first paintings to enter the museum's collection, demonstrates Rivera's commitment to representing everyday people. Upon first glance, the basket of flowers appears overbearing and too large to carry. Yet Rivera portrays the two farmworkers in a dignified act of collaborative effort and strength. In this idealized scene, the two monumental figures bend to fill the picture plane, stoically revealing no indication of the burden they share.
1935, Diego Rivera, The Flower Carrier -- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
From the museum label: The Flower Carrier, one of the first paintings to enter the museum's collection, demonstrates Rivera's commitment to representing everyday people. Upon first glance, the basket of flowers appears overbearing and too large to carry. Yet Rivera portrays the two farmworkers in a dignified act of collaborative effort and strength. In this idealized scene, the two monumental figures bend to fill the picture plane, stoically revealing no indication of the burden they share.