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.
For ages 10+
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Frida Kahlo
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Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) was a remarkable artist who explored her identity through deeply personal work. During her lifetime, she painted 55 self-portraits out of a total of 143 paintings, remarking that “I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.”
