Diego Rivera Fresco Postcard - Emiliano Zapata, Palacio de Cortes 1984

$ 7.07

City: Cuernavaca Featured Person: Emiliano Zapata Brand/Publisher: The Fischgrund Publishing Co. Country of Origin: Mexico Region: Morelos Postage Condition: Unposted Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989 Era: Chrome (1939-present) Continent: North America Number of Items in Set: 1 Unit of Sale: Single Unit Subject: Mexican Revolution Country: Mexico Material: Cardboard Type: Printed (Lithograph) Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Unit Quantity: 1 Unit Type: Unit Signed: No Year Manufactured: 1984 brand: The Fischgrund Publishing Co. Artist: Diego Rivera

Description

Diego Rivera Fresco Postcard - Emiliano Zapata, Palacio de Cortes 1984. The artwork captures a powerful scene, showcasing Zapata in traditional white attire, holding a scythe-like tool, standing beside a majestic white horse, surrounded by fellow revolutionaries. This vivid postcard features a reproduction of Diego Rivera's iconic fresco depicting Emiliano Zapata, the celebrated Agrarian Revolutionary Leader. The artwork captures a powerful scene, showcasing Zapata in traditional white attire, holding a scythe-like tool, standing beside a majestic white horse, surrounded by fellow revolutionaries. The rich color palette and dynamic composition are characteristic of Rivera's monumental mural work, making this postcard a tribute to Mexican art and history. The fresco itself is located at the Palacio de Cortes in Cuernavaca, Mexico, a significant historical site. Published by The Fischgrund Publishing Co. and printed in Mexico in 1984, this postcard offers a tangible piece of revolutionary history and a beautiful example of Mexican muralism. It is an excellent collectible for enthusiasts of Mexican history, art, and the enduring legacy of figures like Emiliano Zapata.