The Two Fridas

"The Two Fridas" (1939) by Frida Kahlo is a double self-portrait that reflects her inner conflict and dual heritage, depicting two versions of herself seated side by side, one in traditional Tehuana dress and the other in European attire. The painting, created during her divorce from Diego Rivera, symbolizes her emotional turmoil and explores themes of identity and self-acceptance, with the two figures connected by a shared artery and holding surgical instruments.

"The Two Fridas" by Frida Kahlo, created in 1939, depicts two seated figures of the artist herself, each wearing distinct attire reflective of her dual heritage, with one dressed in a traditional Tehuana costume and the other in a European-style dress. The figures are connected by a shared artery, with one heart exposed and bleeding onto the white dress, set against a turbulent sky that enhances the emotional intensity of the composition.