The artwork, titled “Breton Girl,” was created by Diego Rivera in 1910 using oil on canvas. The piece, a portrait falling under the Social Realism art movement, measures 100 x 80 cm.
In this evocative depiction, a young girl, presumably of Breton descent, is captured in a moment of stillness. She is adorned in traditional attire, her gaze directed to the side, reflecting a sense of contemplation or perhaps apprehension. The detailed rendering of her clothing, including a headscarf and a striped shawl, showcases Rivera’s meticulous attention to texture and fabric. The background features muted earthy tones, which contrast with the girl’s fair complexion, drawing further focus to her pensive expression. The interplay of light and shadow in the artwork enhances its depth and realism, characteristic of Rivera’s early realist style.
