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Sueño de una Tarde Dominical en la Alameda Central

Diego Rivera · 1946-1947

A mural by Diego Rivera depicting various historical figures, including Frida Kahlo, in a Mexican park setting.

This mural illustrates the intertwining of personal and political narratives in the works of Rivera and Kahlo.

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Detail of a large colorful mural showing a crowd in a park: a skeletal figure in a white feathered hat and gown at center, a boy in striped socks and knickerbockers, a woman in a dark shawl, and men in top hats and dark suits, with trees and a fountain behind.
Diego Rivera, Sueño de una Tarde Dominical en la Alameda Central, 1946-1947. Museo Mural Diego Rivera.

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What it is

Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central is a mural created by Diego Rivera between 1946 and 1947, located at the Museo Mural Diego Rivera in Mexico City. It features notable figures from Mexican history, including Kahlo, who stands behind Rivera's childhood self.

Why it matters

This mural showcases how Rivera represented his wife, Frida Kahlo, in his artwork, providing insight into their relationship and the socio-political context of their time.

Look closer

  • What does Kahlo's placement in the mural suggest about her role in Rivera's life and work?
  • How does the mural reflect the social and political issues of Mexico during that era?
  • What symbols or figures in the mural stand out to you, and why do you think Rivera included them?

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