"The Frame" ("Le cadre")
[1938]

"The Frame"
("Le cadre")
[1938]
This uncompromising self-portrait depicts the artist's face free of the stereo-typical female aesthetics dictated by social convention.
Frida Kahlo sustained a terrible accident at the age of 18, which caused her both physical and psychological suffering for the rest of her life. She used painting as a means of expression, including her stand against injustices suffered by women and the poor. This self-portrait has been inserted into a frame produced by Mexican craftspeople. These frames were usually used for mirrors, photos or religious icons. This small painting bears a message of liberty and resistance, rather in the manner of a votive offering.
Domain | Peinture |
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Techniques | Huile sur aluminium |
Dimensions | 28,5 x 20,7 cm |
Acquisition | Achat de l'Etat, 1939 |
Inventory no. | JP 929 P (1) |
Is part of the set |
The Frame Ensemble (Dissociable set of artworks) |
On display:
Detailed description
Artist |
Frida Kahlo
(1907, Mexique - 1954, Mexique) | |
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Main title | "The Frame" ("Le cadre") | |
Title given | Autoretrato (Autoportrait) | |
Creation date | [1938] | |
Is part of the set | The Frame Ensemble (Dissociable set of artworks) L'oeuvre est constituée en deux parties : - l'autoportrait peint sur une fine plaque d'aluminium - le fixé sous verre, peinture sous verre de production artisanale réalisée dans le village de Juquila au Mexique. Le fixé sous verre désigne la plaque de verre peinte et sert à encadrer le portrait, donnant ainsi le titre à l'oeuvre | |
Domain | Peinture | |
Techniques | Huile sur aluminium | |
Dimensions | 28,5 x 20,7 cm | |
Notes | Cadre d'artiste en bois peint | |
Acquisition | Achat de l'Etat, 1939 | |
Collection area | Arts Plastiques - Moderne | |
Inventory no. | JP 929 P (1) |