L'œuvre en bref

Frida Kahlo painted this picture in 1938, at a time when she was intensely exploring the genre of the self-portrait as a means of expressing her emotions and identity.Commissioned by the New York artist and patron A. Conger Goodyear, this work also marks one of Frida's first major international successes.In it, she affirms her deep connection with nature, Mexican culture and the animals that surround her, while maintaining a strong frontal presence.

Frida is depicted in a three-quarter bust, with a firm gaze turned towards the viewer.Her face is framed by large green leaves and a spider monkey huddled against her left shoulder, holding a green ribbon that gently encircles her neck.She is wearing a necklace made from fragments of bones or shells. The dense plant background is reminiscent of the jungles of southern Mexico, reinforcing the link between the artist and nature.The monkey, often seen as a symbol of affection in her work, reinforces the intimate, protective atmosphere of the portrait.Want to buy another reproduction of Frida Kahlo? In it, she affirms her deep connection with nature, Mexican culture and the animals that surround her, while maintaining a strong frontal presence. Frida is depicted in a three-quarter bust, with a firm gaze turned towards the viewer. The monkey, often seen as a symbol of affection in his work, reinforces the intimate, protective atmosphere of the portrait.

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