Frida Kahlo’s The Two Fridas

May 24, 2024

Lecture on Frida Kahlo's "The Two Fridas"

Introduction

  • Painting: "The Two Fridas"
  • Artist: Frida Kahlo
  • Year: 1939
  • Medium: Oil on canvas

Description of the Painting

  • Composition: Double self-portrait
  • Figures: Two Fridas holding hands
  • Attire:
    • One Frida in colorful "tehuana" clothing
    • The other Frida in an old Victorian white lace dress
  • Background: Green-covered bench, grayish sky

Historical Context

  • Year: 1939
  • Location: New York and Paris for individual exhibitions
  • Recognition: Gained recognition among prominent European artists
  • Return to Mexico: Felt sadness due to breakup with Diego Rivera
  • Physical Pain: Increased, contributing to the creation of the painting

Symbolism

  • Tehuana Clothing Frida: Represents the woman Diego loved
  • Victorian Dress Frida: Represents the European version less liked by Diego
  • Dual Heritage: Symbolizes Frida's dual heritage
  • Connection: Blood vessel connecting their hands and visible hearts

Exhibition History

  • January 1940: Exhibited with "The Wounded Table" at the International Surrealist Exhibition, Mexico City
  • 1947: Acquired by the National Institute of Fine Arts
  • 1966: Transferred to the Museum of Modern Art, Mexico

Technical Data

  • Dimensions: 173 x 173 cm
  • Style: Modern art
  • Current Location: Museum of Modern Art in Mexico

Conclusion

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