Rare, Poignant Photos of Frida Kahlo During the Last Years of Her Life

[MerryBlooms]

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German-born French photographer Gisèle Freund (1908-2000) offers a rare look at Frida Kahlo in intimate snapshots taken of the celebrated artist during some of the last years of her life. Freund, who fled Nazi Germany in 1933 and later became known as one of the greatest portraits photographers in history, met the legendary couple Kahlo and Diego Rivera when she embarked on a two-week trip to Mexico in 1950. A fortnight gradually turned into two years that Freund spent living in the home of Kahlo and Rivera. During that time, Freund captured hundreds of photos documenting the couple's private lives as well as the rich culture of Mexico.

The powerful photos, many of which have never been published before the release of the book Frida Kahlo: The Gisèle Freund Photographs in March, honor the beauty and talent of Kahlo. Although she became very ill in the years before her death, the renowned painter was still filled with vibrant passion and energy. As Freund's poignant images show, Kahlo loved to spend time painting and wandering through her garden with her pet dogs, even when she became weaker and later confined to a wheelchair. A charismatic and unforgettable figure to the very end, Kahlo will forever be remembered for her grace and artistic gifts.

http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/gisele-freund-rare-frida-kahlo-photos

Beautiful collection of photos.

[shenmue]

1. ...

[MerryBlooms]

8. . I know.

[BlueMTexpat]

2. I loved Barbara Kingsolver's

book The Lacuna and her fictionalized version of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera as part of the narrator's story. Both Kahlo and Rivera are larger than life.

[MerryBlooms]

9. Exceptional.

[New Orleans Strong]

19. A great, great author -

Barbara Kingsolver!! The Poisonwood Bible. If you haven't read it, people... Oh! People... Now! I'll wait.

[BlueMTexpat]

33. I loved that one too!

[etherealtruth]

3. K&R

[MerryBlooms]

11. Thanks. :)

[demmiblue]

4. K&R

I was fortunate enough to be able to view the Diego Rivera/Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

[MerryBlooms]

12. Beaut! :)

[BlancheSplanchnik]

28. :o !

Wow!!!!!!

just....wow! ❤️

[Kalidurga]

5. What an amazing find

I first became acquainted with Frieda Kahlo's work when I saw the film The Cradle Will Rock.

[MerryBlooms]

13. Such a treasure.

[Land of Enchantment]

27. Sorry to jump in at the early part of the thread but wanted to share with everyone

the amazing cookbook 'Frida's Fiestas-Recipes and Reminiscences of Life with Frida Kahlo' written by Guadalupe Rivera and Marie-Pierre Colle. It was published in 1994. It is a remarkable book and has beautiful images of her and her Casa Azul-
I've been a fan for a very long time and was so happy to see your beautiful thread. Thank you, MerryBlooms.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

29. I must find this

❤️

[MerryBlooms]

36. If you do Amazon...

http://www.amazon.com/Fridas-Fiestas-Recipes-Reminiscences-Frida/dp/0517592355/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1459681114&sr=1-1&keywords=frida+kahlo+cookbook

[BlancheSplanchnik]

42. Thanks Merry!

Yes, I have quite a Want List on Amazon.

[MerryBlooms]

43. I added it to my want list and I also added, Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography

Laura Ingalls Wilder
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-Girl-The-Annotated-Autobiography/dp/0984504176?ie=UTF8&colid=20T9RVP52B8W3&coliid=I1IFFDEJKK009O&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl

[BlancheSplanchnik]

44. Is your want list a mile long

Like mine?

[MerryBlooms]

48. It's a very managable list these days.

My husband and I buy a lot of books for each other. No matter what the occasion is, there will be books gifted. I'm getting ready to start, "The Relic Hunter" by Christopher Buckley, and waiting in the wings is, "The Wright Brothers" by David McCullough.

[MerryBlooms]

35. So happy to see you and others jumping in.

The cookbook is on my Christmas list.

[malaise]

6. What a beautiful outfit

on a stunning face.

Thanks Rec

[MerryBlooms]

14. Kahlo was something incredible.

Strength, beauty, daring, talent, inspirational... I love her and her work.

[Liberal_in_LA]

45. I love her natural eyebrows. So unique

[Fast Walker 52]

7. Very cool-- she's awesome

Beautiful in her own way.

[MerryBlooms]

15. Amazing woman. I'm so happy to see so many appreciate her here.

[panader0]

10. I'm a big fan.

[MerryBlooms]

16. I'm happy you are.

[panader0]

17. I bought a copy of this Rivera print for a friend's birthday.

I made a nice wood frame and bought a pane of glass to protect it. The lives of Kahlo and Rivera are
very interesting. Their interaction with Trotsky and his death were interesting too.

[MerryBlooms]

21. A lovely gift; and very fortunate friend.

[Rex]

18. Awesome find! For anyone that wants to see her body of work.

http://www.frida-kahlo-foundation.org/

I would love to see the Blue House in person.

[MerryBlooms]

22. Thanks much. :) for adding the link.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

30. Thank you! n/t

[burrowowl]

20. Thanks for link!

[MerryBlooms]

23. You're welcome.

[navarth]

24. I think the movie Frida deserves mention here as well

I remember taking my wife and my Mom to see Frida and then we went to the Detroit Institute of Arts and hung out in the Rivera Court for a while. Good times.

The Brothers Quay do some beautiful work in this film.

I must check these photographs, thank you so much for posting this.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

31. That movie is how I became aware of her

and fell in love.

I've watched it many times...never get tired of it. Breathtaking every time.

[MerryBlooms]

37. A must watch.

Thanks for adding to the thread.

[smiley]

25. I've always admired Frida.

Big fan of Diego's art too!

Thanks for the link!

[MerryBlooms]

38. Me too.

y/w

[AzDar]

26. Beautiful and very cool...

[MerryBlooms]

39. I completely agree. :)

[BlancheSplanchnik]

32. Thank you!!!!!!!

❤️

[MerryBlooms]

40. You're welcome.

[seanjoycek476]

34. Cool photos

Thanks for sharing this. Very fascinating.

[MerryBlooms]

41. I'm glad you enjoyed the article.

[Liberal_in_LA]

46. Thanks for posting

[MerryBlooms]

49. You're welcome.

[roody]

47. Her eyes give away her physical pain.