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Two Fridas by Frida Kahlo

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The Two Fridas (Las dos Fridas) is an oil painting by Frida_Kahlo. The painting was the first large-scale work done by Kahlo and is considered one of her most notable paintings. It is a double self-portrait, depicting two versions of Kahlo seated together. One is wearing a white European-style Victorian dress while the other is wearing a traditional Tehuana dress The painting is housed at the “Museo de Arte Moderno” in Mexico City.
Some art historians have suggested that the two figures in the painting are a representation of Frida’s dual heritage.Her father was German; while her mother  was Mexican. Another interpretation is that the Tehuana Frida is the one who was adored by her husband Diego Rivera, while the European Frida is the one that was rejected by him.
Both Fridas hold items in their lap; the Mexican Frida holds a spool, and the European Frida holds forceps. Blood spills onto the European Frida’s white dress from a broken blood vessel that has been cut by the forceps. Both Fridas show an open heart. The heart in the Mexican Frida is healthy whereas the heart of the European Frida is open and cut. The blood vessel connects the two Fridas, winding its way from their hands through their hearts.

Frida Kahlo, a renowned Mexican artist, lived from 1907 to 1954. Her life was marked by physical and emotional pain, stemming from a bus accident in her youth. Kahlo’s art often reflected her suffering and explored identity, gender, and Mexican culture. Notable paintings include “The Two Fridas” and “Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird.”

Kahlo’s unique style blended surrealism and Mexican folk art. Kahlo is celebrated for her role in challenging traditional gender roles in both art and society. Her self-portraits, in particular, provide a powerful and personal expression of her experiences. The combination of her unique artistic style, personal narrative, and contributions to feminist and cultural movements has contributed to her enduring fame and influence.

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Framed, Rolled

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11'*23", 17" * 23", 23" * 35", 35" *46*, 35"*46", 23"* 35", 17"* 23", 16"*11"

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