Diego Rivera is a hugely popular painter from Mexico worthy of study and respect in equal portions.
Rivera prints are popular choices for art buyers around the world and this article uncovers the reasons behind that.
Diego Rivera's career is also intertwined with that of his first wife, fellow Mexican Frida Kahlo.
Her paintings and prints have also attracted high levels attention as she has gained an almost cult reputation all over the world.
Her husband of the time, however, was a far bigger artist at that time and this enabled him to travel around the world, spreading his message and beliefs, predominantly political.
Rivera was a hugely passionate communist and as such it is no surprise that most of his prints cover the lives of common people, of which he had so much interest.
The works help us to now see a glimpse of life at the time in Mexico and understand the difficulties that every day life posed to the poorest citizens.
The best Rivera prints currently available include the likes of The Flower Vendor, The Flower Carrier, Nude with Calla Lilies, Baile en Tehauntepec, El Vendedor de Alcatraces, La Noche de Los Pobres, Vendedora de Alcatraces, Peasants, Retrato de Ignacio and The Great City of Tenochtilan.
Each follow common themes and styles, and are great additions to his existing murals for which he is also well remembered.
To conclude we must say that the art of Diego Rivera is breathtaking as much as it interests with political comment and an important time in the history of Mexico.
This combined with his attractive bold colours make his works great choices as art prints, tapestries and giclees.