Frida Kahlo: Self-Portrait (Very Ugly) 1933 Giclée Fine Art Print

Acquire a piece of unflinching truth and iconic self-definition with this stunning Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait with Necklace reproduction. Painted in 1933, this masterpiece is a quintessential example of the artist’s fearless exploration of identity, class, and emotion.

Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) created this self-portrait during a tumultuous period marked by her time in Detroit and her subsequent return to Mexico. This work is executed on metal, echoing the format of traditional Mexican retablos (votive paintings), a key element of her adopted Naïve Art (or Primitivism) style that celebrated indigenous culture over European academic standards.

• Confrontational Honesty: Kahlo confronts the viewer with a direct, solemn gaze, which, combined with the bold rendering of her unibrow and subtle hint of a mustache, rejects idealized femininity.

• Symbolic Adornment: She wears a dark, simple pre-Columbian jade bead necklace, consciously embracing Mexican heritage and asserting her cultural identity at a time when she was geographically and emotionally fragmented.

• Emotional Resilience: Despite having endured chronic pain and personal heartbreak, this portrait conveys a powerful sense of composure, self-possession, and quiet strength, solidifying her status as a feminist icon.

This print is an essential piece of vintage Mexican fine art, valued for its personal narrative, symbolic depth, and revolutionary approach to self-portraiture.

• Artist: Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), Mexican painter.

• Artwork: Self-Portrait with Necklace (Autorretrato con Collar, 1933).

• Artistic Style: Naïve Art / Primitivism / Symbolic Realism.

• Medium: Originally Oil on Metal (a retablo style).

• Key Iconography: Unflinching gaze, bold eyebrows, and a Pre-Columbian jade necklace.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the smooth texture and deep, expressive tones.

Secure this defining work by an undisputed master of 20th-century art. This iconic Frida Kahlo self-portrait offers emotional depth, cultural significance, and enduring power. Order this Giclée reproduction today.

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