This lot consists of a pencil self-portrait on paper rendered in style of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)
She was a Mexican painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country's popular culture, she employed a native folk-art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class, and race in Mexican society. Her paintings often had strong autobiographical elements and mixed realism with fantasy. In addition to belonging to the post-revolutionary Mexicayotl movement, which sought to define a Mexican identity, Kahlo has been described as a surrealist or magical realist. She is known for painting about her experience of chronic pain.

DIMENSIONS:
8.1"x11.4" (21x29cm)
PROVENANCE:
Private American Collection

Overall excellent condition considering the age of the artwork. No tears, paint loss, or serious aesthetic damage. All the pieces in this catalog are sold in the style of the artist, they are not accompanied by any authentication issued by the artist's authority. They are not included in the artist's catalog. In the artist's style means that the piece may have been painted by the artist, or someone else inspired by the artist's style. The authority of this piece is unknown. Some pieces are accompanied by certificates issued by independent art appraisal, if you have questions about the certification of any piece in this catalog please do not hesitate to contact us.