Bidspirit auction | Frida Kahlo, Manner of: Self

Frida Kahlo, Manner of: Self Portrait with Bonito - This framed oil on canvas painting is done in the modernist style of Frida Kahlo (Mexico, 1907-1954) This portrait with the signature full brow is signed and dated (1945) lower right. The reverse side of this painting is marked with stamps reading ”certification,” ”M_Seo Frida Kahlo Mexico,” ”esta obra es certificad y de coleccion.” This masterpiece is a testament to the artist's vibrancy and raw talent, and would be a highlight in any modern art collector's gallery. Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter best known for her uncompromising and brilliantly colored self-portraits that deal with such themes as identity, the human body, and death. Although she denied the connection, she is often identified as a Surrealist. In addition to her work, Kahlo was known for her tumultuous relationship with muralist Diego Rivera.