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Frida Kahlo. An incredibly amazing woman. Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn. Frida Kahlo. Born and lived in Mexico Proud of Mexican roots Wore Tehuana costume Beauty, personality & talent Many self-portraits.
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Frida Kahlo An incredibly amazing woman. Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Frida Kahlo • Born and lived in Mexico • Proud of Mexican roots • Wore Tehuana costume • Beauty, personality & talent • Many self-portraits Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Frida Kahlo • Polio • Terrible accident at 18 • Started to paint while bed-ridden • Emotional & spiritual outlet • Married Diego Rivera, muralist Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Frida Kahlo • No formal art training • Many friends: artists, philosophers, writers • Picasso, Breton, Trotsky, Rockerfellers • Active politically • Tumultuous marriage • No children Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Frida Kahlo • 35 Operations • Painted in bed • Paintings often violent • Truth about what happened to her Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Self-portrait 1926 Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Flower of life Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
A Few Small Nips - 1935 Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Fruits of the Earth - 1938 Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Deer - 1946 Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Roots - 1943 Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Henry Ford Hospital Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Thinking of death Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Self-portrait with thorn necklace and hummingbird Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Diego - 1937 Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Two Fridas - 1939 Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Tree of Hope - 1946 Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Frida Kahlo • 1950 Hospitalised for a year • Leg amputated “Feet, what do I need them for, if I have wings to fly?” Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.
Frida Kahlo • Suffering • Cruelty • Truth & reality • She wanted to die. • Died in her sleep 13 July 1954. 'I hope the end is joyful - and I hope never to come back' - Frida. Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn. Researched & compiled by Jane Hoskyn (c) 2003. Do not alter , edit or copy without the permission of J Hoskyn.