Mexican Collection

RIVERA, Diego. Man, Controller of
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Man, Controller of the Universe. 1934. Right detail. Mexican Mural Painting. Fresco. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Fine Arts Palace

DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Automobile Industry. Large detail of Diego Riveras mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932-1933

RIVERA: DAY OF THE DEAD. Feast of the Day of the Dead. Mural by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park, detail of mural, 1947-1948. MEXICO. Mexico City. Diego Rivera Web Museum. Central detail. Fresco on portable pannels

Aztec calendar
A polychrome facsimile of the Piedra del Sol (Sun Stone) or Aztec calendar also know as a Tonalpohualli. Date: 1479

RIVERA: PRE-COLUMBIAN LIFE. The Zapotec Civilization. Mural, c1925, by Diego Rivera at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Formula One World Championship: Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 22 October 1967
Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus Cosworth 49 won the race. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 22 October 1967. BEST IMAGE

Mismaloya, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico On the headland are the ruins of the house used in the film Night of the Iguana

Map of Tenochtitlan. Mexico, 1560. By Alonso de Santa Cruz
Map of Tenochtitlan. Mexico, 1560. General islario of all the islands in the world. Work of the chronicler and cosmographer Alonso de Santa Cruz (1505-1567). National Library. Madrid. Spain

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Totonaca Civilization. 1950. MEXICO. Mexico City. National Palace. Mexican Mural Painting. Fresco

Detail of Diego Riveras mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts depicting the American automobile industry, 1932-33
DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Detail of Diego Riveras mural at the Detroit Institute of Arts depicting the American automobile industry, 1932-33

DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Detail from Diego Riveras mural depicting the American automobile industry at The Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932-1933

Lands End, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico, North America

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Mexico, Federal District, Mexico City, Detail of mural Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda by Diego Rivera in the Museo Mural Diego Rivera featuring a young Rivera and Frida Kahlo

Colorful Archangel Uriel Stained glass Cathedral Puebla, Mexico. Built in 15 to 1600 s

MEXICO: 1810 REVOLUTION. The Cry of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgos call to revolt, 16 September 1810. Detail of the mural by Juan O Gorman, 20th century

DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. The central scene in Diego Riveras mural, depicting the American automobile industry at The Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932-1933

Page from the Dresden Codex, Maya manuscript. Chromolithograph of a page showing a section of a tonalamatl, a sacred season of 260 days

Codex Borgia. Ritual and divinatory mesoamerican manuscript written in Nahuatl before of the conquest of Mexico. It is related with the aztec calendar Tonalpohualli

Fountain and statue of Diana - Mexico City
Beautiful photographic postcard depiction of the Fountain (with statue of Diana, the Huntress) at the Paseo de la Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico (later moved to Ixmiquilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico)

Mexico, Zacatecas. Statue of Francisco Pancho Villa (Doroteo Arango ArAambula) one
Mexico, Zacatecas. Statue of Francisco Pancho Villa (Doroteo Arango Arámbula) one of the foremost generals of the Mexican Revolution, erected on top of Cerro de la Bufa, a UNESCO World Heritage site

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut, 1556

Emiliano Zapata Salazar (1879-1919). Mexican revolutionary. Photographic reproduction

Codex Borbonicus. Aztec codex. Written by Aztec priest shortly before or after tthe Spanish conquest of Mexico. 1562-1563. Detail fol. 17r

RIVERA: SCHOOLTEACHER. The Rural School Teacher. Mural by Diego Rivera (1886-1957) at the Ministry of Public Education, Mexico City

Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850
MEXICO: KITCHEN, c1850. Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850

General Zapata, leader of rebels in Southern Mexico, 1913
Mexican rebel and revolutionary hero, Emiliano Zapata (1879-1919), whose followers, known as Zapatistas, fought for the restoration of lands taken from the people by ex-President Diaz

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY). Mexico City at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut from the Latin edition of Cortes Second Letter, Nuremberg, 1524

MEXICO: TULUM, 1844. The castle at the Mayan ruins of Tulum on the Yucatan Pensinsula. Lithograph by Frederick Catherwood, London, 1844

FRANCISCO PANCHO VILLA (1877-1923). Mexican revolutionary leader. Photographed wearing bandoliers with his military staff during the Mexican Revolution, c1913

Cave of Crystals, Naica Mine, Mexico
^BCave of Crystals.^b Geologist in the Cave of Crystals (^ICueva de los Cristales^i) in Naica Mine, Chihuahua, Mexico. The crystals are the largest known in the world

Mexico, Jalisco; Guadalajara, Plaza de Armas at Dawn

El Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City, Mexico

Axolotl, artwork
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), artwork. This aquatic freshwater amphibian is a neotonic (larva-like) salamander. The larval form fails to undergo metamorphosis

DIEGO RIVERA: DETROIT. Edsel B. Ford, extreme right, and William Valentiner in a detail from Diego Riveras mural depicting the American automobile industry at The Detroit Institute of Arts, 1932-1933

MEXICO: INDIANS, c1500. P urhepecha (Tarascan) Indians of Michoacan Province, Mexico, flee their village shortly before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors

TEXAS FLAG, 1842. Texas flag seized from Texan prisoners during a Mexican raid on San Antonio and a subsequent battle at Mier, Mexico, 1842

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Temple ceremony in an Aztec city. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hand-colored woodcut
Aztec tiger knight in a costume of cotton and a helmet made of wood, from a model in Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Siege of the Alamo, 1836
Fall of the Alamo to Santa Annas Mexican forces in Texas, 1836. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

U. S. territory gained from Mexico
Map of territory acquired by the U.S. from Mexico. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

BANANAS
Banana Monstera Deliciosa, aka Fruit Salad Plant, Cariman, Mexican Breadfruit, Locust & Wild Honey, Windowleaf, Monsterio, Swiss Cheese Plant etc

Formula One World Championship: Graham Hill Lotus Cosworth 49B, leads pole position man Jo Siffert in a similar Rob
Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus Cosworth 49B, leads pole position man Jo Siffert (SUI) in a similar Rob Walker Racing entered car and Jackie Stewart (GBR) Matra Cosworth MS10

A Rehearsal of the Wild West show
A series of sketches by Ralph Cleaver of rehearsals for Colonel Codys " Wild West" show at Olympia, including Sioux braves racing horses, cow girls and cowboys

View from Pyramid of the Moon of the Avenue of the Dead and the Pyramid of the Sun in background, Teotihuacan, 150AD to 600AD and later used by the Aztecs, UNESCO World Heritage Site

International Bridge between El Paso, Texas / Juarez, Mexico
Splendid view of the International Bridge between El Paso, Texas / Juarez, Mexico. Date: circa 1910s

Houston at San Jacinto
BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO General Sam Houston tells his men to Remember the Alamo !

Xel-Ha Lagoon National PArk, Yucatan Coast, Mexico, Central America

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"Exploring the Rich Cultural Tapestry of Mexico: Diego Rivera's Murals and Beyond" Immerse yourself in the vibrant world art as we delve into the captivating works of renowned artist Diego Rivera. One such masterpiece is his mural at The Detroit Institute of Arts, where he skillfully captures the essence of the automobile industry that defined America in the 1930s. But Rivera's artistic prowess extends far beyond industrial scenes. In his mural at the Ministry of Public Education in Mexico City, he pays homage to "Day of the Dead, " a cherished tradition celebrating life and honoring departed loved ones. This mesmerizing artwork beautifully showcases this deeply rooted Mexican cultural event. Rivera's passion for showcasing pre-Columbian life shines through another awe-inspiring mural depicting Zapotec Civilization. Created in 1925, this masterpiece transports us back to ancient times, offering a glimpse into Mexico's rich historical heritage. The Aztec calendar, an iconic symbol representing Mesoamerican civilization, also finds its place within Rivera's murals. Its intricate design serves as a reminder of Mexico's indigenous roots and their profound influence on contemporary culture. Beyond Rivera's artworks lies a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Take a journey through time with Alonso de Santa Cruz's map from 1560, which vividly depicts Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City) during Spanish conquest – an invaluable glimpse into history. For those seeking natural beauty, Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta offers breathtaking landscapes that captivate every visitor. From pristine beaches to lush jungles, it is no wonder why filmmakers were drawn here for movies like "Night of the Iguana. " And let us not forget Cabo San Lucas' enchanting Lands End – where Baja California meets azure waters creating a picturesque paradise that leaves visitors spellbound. To truly appreciate Mexican culture and history further, turn your attention to Maya manuscripts like Dresden Codex.