Bibliograph

Hidden Frida Kahlo, lost, destroyed or little-known works, Helga Prignitz-Poda

Type

Label

Hidden Frida Kahlo, lost, destroyed or little-known works, Helga Prignitz-Poda

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

portraitsillustrationsfacsimiles

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Hidden Frida Kahlo

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Helga Prignitz-Poda

Sub title

lost, destroyed or little-known works

Summary

In this fascinating look at over 180 "hidden" images Helga Prignitz-Poda, one of the world's leading authorities on the Mexican artist, pulls back the curtain on masterpieces that rarely, if ever, see the inside of an exhibition or gallery. Illustrated with stunning reproductions of works that Prignitz- Poda has discovered over the course of her career, this book helps expand our knowledge and understanding of this hugely popular artist. Arranged chronologically, the works include those Kahlo completed in her youth, works from her travels to America, paintings she made as an instructor in Mexico City, and a number of still-lifes from the last phase of her career. From largely unknown images, such as embroidery stitched at the age of five and doodles on love letters to her boyfriend Alejandro, to well-known works such as 'My Birth' (1932), now owned by Madonna, and 'Remembrance of the Open Wound', which was destroyed in a fire, these "hidden" artworks create an invaluable resource for Frida Kahlo scholars and will be treasured by the painter's many fans

Table Of Contents

Before Frida Kahlo became a painter -- Early works, friends and relatives -- USA and back -- A woman artist in Mexico -- Two major works that never travel -- A second attempt -- Teacher at the academy -- First separated, then united again -- Kahlo's review of her life and her farewell to self-portraiture

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