From 1930 to 1931, Frida Kahlo lived in San Francisco, where she was treated by the pioneering doctor Leo Eloesser for her chronic medical problems. After being injured in a serious bus accident as a young woman, she would experience persistent medical complications and back pain and Dr. Eloesser became both her most trusted medical advisor and lifelong friend. She dedicated this portrait to her dear “doctorcito.”
The artwork holds a striking story—Kahlo’s pain from her health issues, the importance of religious and cultural symbolism to her, and her love for her friend.
Take in all the beautiful details as you put together this stunning 500-piece jigsaw puzzle.
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Frida Kahlo
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art celebrates the power of visual storytelling. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum explores how images move us and shape our collective memory. From Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait to Norman Rockwell’s scenes of everyday life to Charles White’s portraits of dignity, each piece invites reflection and tells a story.
