Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair

Frida Kahlo

Created:
Movement:
1940
Surrealism
key Notes:
Identity and Defiance.
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Dimensions:
40 cm × 27.9 cm
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair by Frida Kahlo

Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair, painted by Frida Kahlo in 1940, is an oil on canvas work that reflects a significant moment in the artist's life and career. This painting was created shortly after Kahlo's divorce from fellow artist Diego Rivera, marking a period of personal transformation and assertion of independence. In the portrait, Kahlo is depicted wearing an oversized suit, holding a pair of scissors, with her shorn hair scattered around her, symbolizing a rejection of traditional feminine identity. The work is notable for its exploration of gender and identity, themes that are recurrent in Kahlo's oeuvre. This painting is often interpreted as a statement of autonomy and defiance, illustrating Kahlo's complex relationship with her own image and societal expectations. The bold composition and emotional depth of the piece contribute to its enduring impact in both art historical and cultural contexts.

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Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair by Frida Kahlo

Created in 1940, Frida Kahlo's "Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair" is an oil on canvas painting that depicts the artist seated in a chair, wearing an oversized suit and holding a pair of scissors, with her shorn hair scattered around her. The work is characterized by its bold use of color and symbolism, reflecting Kahlo's exploration of identity and gender roles, and is housed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

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Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair