The Two Fridas

Frida Kahlo

Created:
Movement:
1939
Surrealism
key Notes:
Duality and Emotional Vulnerability
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Dimensions:
173.5 cm × 173 cm
medium:
Oil on canvas
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The Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo

The Two Fridas, painted by Frida Kahlo in 1939, is a significant work in the artist's oeuvre, executed in oil on canvas. This double self-portrait reflects Kahlo's exploration of identity and duality, themes that are recurrent in her work. The painting was created during a tumultuous period in Kahlo's life, following her divorce from fellow artist Diego Rivera, which adds a layer of personal narrative to the piece. The juxtaposition of the two figures, one in traditional Mexican attire and the other in European dress, symbolizes the artist's mixed heritage and internal conflict. The Two Fridas is often interpreted as a representation of Kahlo's struggle with her cultural identity and emotional turmoil. This work has had a profound impact on the understanding of self-portraiture and has contributed significantly to discussions on gender and identity in art history.

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The Two Fridas

The Two Fridas, painted by Frida Kahlo in 1939, is an oil on canvas work that depicts two seated figures of the artist, symbolizing her dual heritage and emotional struggles. The painting, characterized by its surrealist style and vivid symbolism, is housed in the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City.

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The Two Fridas