Perfil de Hombre

This is an original pencil drawing on paper by Diego Rivera (1886–1957), of small format (10 × 14 cm), depicting the profile of an Indigenous man with a moustache. The artist’s signature appears in the lower left corner, further supporting its direct attribution to Rivera. The work is accompanied by a certificate signed by Juan Hurtado, stating that the drawing is an authentic work by the Mexican painter and that it belonged to the collection of his aunt, Mrs. Emma Hurtado, Rivera’s widow. According to the document, a photographic image of the drawing appears on the reverse of the certificate. The certificate also provides details concerning the work’s preservation and presentation, indicating that it was reframed on 24 November 1997 using museum-quality materials (Crescent Museum Board mat boards). This piece reflects Rivera’s interest in the Indigenous figure, one of the central themes of his artistic production, particularly in relation to Mexican cultural identity, which permeates his work. His direct style and choice of portraiture as a subject connect with his more intimate and human vision, complementing the monumentality of his large-scale murals. Overall, this is a historically significant work on paper, supported by direct family provenance linked to the collection of the artist’s widow.