Frida Kahlo
1907–1954 · Mexican · 30 artworks
Naïve Art (Primitivism)SurrealismSymbolic imageryPersonal narrativeSurrealist elementsFlat perspectiveVibrant color palettes
artist bio
Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter best known for her self-portraits. Her work is celebrated for its unflinching depiction of the female experience and the blending of personal narrative with symbolism.
what you'll learn
Studying Kahlo's work allows students to explore themes of identity, pain, and resilience through symbolic imagery. Students can also learn about the influence of Mexican culture and folklore on her art.
related: Diego Rivera, Leonora Carrington, Remedios Varo
30 artworks
Self Portrait - Time Flies
1929
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Self Portrait with Monkeys
1943
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Magnolias
1945
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Four Inhabitants of Mexico
1938
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Self Portrait with Curly Hair
1935
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Me and My Parrots
1941
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Self-Portrait Dedicated to Leon Trotsky (Between the Curtains)
1937
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Portrait of Diego Rivera
1937
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Portrait of Doña Rosita Morillo
1944
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Self Portrait with Monkey
1940
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Sun and Life
1947
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Self Portrait with Small Monkey
1945
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Self Portrait with Stalin
1954
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Self Portrait with a Monkey
1938
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Self-Portrait with Bonito
1941
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The Bus
1929
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The Broken Column
1944
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Girl with Death Mask (She Plays Alone)
1938
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Self Portrait with Braid
1941
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Self Portrait with Necklace of Thorns
1940
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Self Portrait with Loose Hair
1947
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Two Women
1929
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Thinking About Death
1943
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Viva la Vida, Watermelons
1954
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Portrait of Natasha Gelman
1943
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Pitahayas
1938
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Me and My Doll
1937
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Portrait of Lucha Maria, A Girl from Tehuacan
1942
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Self-Portrait Along the Border Line Between Mexico and the United States
1932
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Self-portrait in a Velvet Dress
1926
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