Analysis Of Nude With Calla Lillies

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One of my favorite paintings is a painting by Diego Rivera. Diego Rivera, 1886-1957, is a famous artist from Mexico, known for his murals and paintings. Much of his work shared historical, social, and political ideas, which took place in his life time. Nude with Calla Lilies, is a less known painting of Rivera’s, it seems to lack a social and political commentary so frequently found in his paintings. Despite its lack of fame, it is still a beautiful and meaning piece of art that I have admired for many years.

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