self portrait with small monkey frida kahlo

self portrait with small monkey frida kahloIn this self portrait, Frida Kahlo depicts herself surrounded by two faithful companions: a monkey and a dog, often symbols of tenderness and protection in her work. Produced during the 1940s, this painting bears witness to the artist's solitude, but also to her desire to assert her identity through the constant representation of her pets and personal attributes. Frida Kahlo is depicted in bust form, wearing a brown huipil with light stripes. Her

evoking a dreamed Venice rather than a real one

does not reproduce reality

In addition to the fact that several of the figures in the painting were not instrumentalists

creating a compact image where movement is expressed by the intertwining of curved lines and flat areas of colour

The layering of shapes and colours creates a sense of depth and dynamism

with no direct source of light

The treatment of the background of the work contrasts with the clear

seeking to express his emotions through color and form

The painting is characterised by its abstract and dynamic composition

capte la brume matinale qui enveloppe la ville

He chose to depict a seaside scene on the Normandy coast

Her pale blue summer dress and yellow hat evoke a gentle breeze in the heat of the city