Frida Kahlo: The Paintings 1991 Paperback 9780060923198
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Good Condition. Some shelving wear on the edges of cover. Text body in very good condition. 272 Pages. thru Harper Perennial 9.75x9.75x.75 Inches. Synopsis In small, stunningly rendered self-portraits, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo painted herself cracked open, hemorrhaging during a miscarriage, anesthetized on a hospital gurney, and weeping beside her own extracted heart. Her works are so incendiary in emotion and subject matter that one art critic suggested the walls of an exhibition be covered with asbestos. In this elegant book, art historian Hayden Herrera brings together numerous paintings and sketches by Kahlo, documenting each with explanatory text that probes the influences in Kahlo’s life and their meaning for her work. Included among the illustrations are more than eighty full color paintings, as well as dozens of black and white pictures and line illustrations. Among the famous and little-known works included in Frida Kahlo: 10-12-20-24-288 Perfect for everyday use. excellent materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.
