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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. Mexican Mural Painting. Fresco. Proc: MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Hotel Prado
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1886 1947 1948 1957 Afternoon Alameda Americans Daylight Diego Dream Federal Fresco Mejico Mexican Mexicans Mexico Mural Portable Prado Proc Rivera Sunday Sunlight Upright Masculine Persons
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Diego Rivera's "Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park" is a captivating detail from a larger mural created between 1947 and 1948 in Mexico City. This central section of the fresco, now housed in the Diego Rivera Web Museum, was originally painted on portable panels for display at the Hotel Prado. Rivera, a prominent figure in Mexican mural painting, masterfully captured the vibrant energy and diversity of Mexican life in this scene. The detail showcases a lively group of people enjoying a sunny day in Alameda Park, located in Mexico City's Federal District. The scene is filled with an eclectic mix of Americans and Mexicans, men and women, all gathered together in the sunlight. The vertical composition of the image, with its rich colors and bold brushstrokes, invites the viewer to explore the intricacies of the scene. The daylight filters in from outside, casting a warm glow over the scene, and the upright, upright orientation of the image adds to the sense of depth and dimension. The scene is a testament to the unity and diversity of the Americas, and the joy that can be found in simple pleasures like a Sunday afternoon in the park. Rivera's use of fresco technique adds to the overall impact of the image, as the paint is applied directly onto the wall, allowing the colors to blend and merge seamlessly. The result is a dynamic and alive image that invites the viewer to step into the scene and experience the energy and vibrancy of Mexico City in the mid-20th century.
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