“Self-Portrait with Diego and Heart” – Frida Kahlo, 1944

In this intimate and profoundly symbolic work, Frida Kahlo portrays her spiritual and emotional connection with Diego Rivera, depicting him within her own heart. Painted in oil on canvas (25× 20 cm), the piece blends introspective realism with the surrealist imagery that defines her style. Its composition and emotional depth directly relate to “Diego and I” —a masterpiece sold at Sotheby’s for over 34 million dollars— reaffirming the aesthetic and symbolic power of love, pain, and identity in Kahlo’s oeuvre. “Self-Portrait with Diego and Heart” stands as a work of notable significance within the artist’s visual universe, reflecting the emotional intensity and pictorial language that have established her as one of the most valued figures in modern art.

EXHIBITION

Name of the work: “Self-Portrait with Diego and Heart”
Measures: 45 cm × 35 cm
Technique: Oil on canvas
Artist: Frida Kahlo (signed)
Year: 1944

This painting represents one of Frida Kahlo’s most intimate and symbolic self-portraits, where the artist conveys her deep emotional and spiritual connection with Diego Rivera. Its composition, rich in symbolism and sensitivity, reflects Kahlo’s distinctive visual language — blending realism with the raw emotion of the soul.

“Noor Royal Museum Collection – Dubai”