Frida Kahlo “Thinking about Death” 1943

This iconic self-portrait was painted by the celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in 1943. Kahlo painted this during a period of chronic pain and frequent hospitalizations, making the theme of death a deeply personal and ever-present aspect of her life at the time Symbolism of Death: The prominent skull and crossbones on Kahlo's forehead symbolize her constant contemplation of death, a theme prevalent in her later works due to her deteriorating health. The lush green leaves in the background represent life, creating a stark contrast with the symbol of death on her forehead and highlighting the paradoxical relationship between life and mortality in her art. Made in Mexico Wooden frame not a Canvas.