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M.S. Rivera
1944 Untitled Portrait Representing a Mexican Labor Protest, Signed M.S. Rivera

1944

About the Item

A 1944 Social Realist, untitled caricature portrait representing a Mexican labor protest, signed M.S. Rivera. Below the portrait is written a Mexican song or poem relating to labor protests. The first lines of the poem translate as such: "Fat banker who signs checks all day, from the great sympathy that he treasures in his person". This piece could relate to a 1944 controversial water treaty Between Mexico and the United States. On reverse the piece is signed "Rivera Studio, Ave G-426, Tijuana". Image size: 20" x 16". Framed size: 26" x 22". Provenance: Friedlander Collection, Chicago.
  • Creator:
    M.S. Rivera (Mexican)
  • Creation Year:
    1944
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    Framed size: 26" x 22"Price: $850
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  • Condition:
    See Photos.
  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #82191stDibs: LU2591215790662

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