Frida
Kahlo

Portrait of Frida Kahlo Frida Kahlo as painted on the Wall of Artists mural at Western High School

Who was she?

Frida Kahlo was born on July 6th, 1907 in Coyoacán, Mexico City, Mexico. She passed on July 13th, 1954.

She is known for her many self-portraits and works inspired by nature and Mexican artifacts. She follows a more surreal art style that explores the unconscious mind and dreams as she follows and represents the most dramatic moments in her life through her art.

What did she paint?

Tree of Hope Remain Strong, 1946 by Frida Kahlo

Tree of Hope Remain Strong, 1946 by Frida Kahlo

The Two Fridas, 1939 by Frida Kahlo

The Two Fridas, 1939 by Frida Kahlo

Self-Portrait With Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, 1940 by Frida Kahlo

Self-Portrait With Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, 1940 by Frida Kahlo

Self Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill, 1951 by Frida Kahlo

Self Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill, 1951 by Frida Kahlo

Fall in love with yourself, with life and then with whoever you want

- Frida Kahlo

The Painting Process

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