Frida Kahlo in Xochimilco, Mexico, 1941
Leo Matiz   Emerging artists

Photography : black & white edition · 39.4 x 59.7 x 0.3 cm 15.5 x 23.5 x 0.1 inch

$3,500 3 500 $US
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39.4 x 59.7 x 0.3 cm 15.5 x 23.5 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Frida Kahlo in Xochimilco, Mexico, 1941 by Leo Matiz. Black and white photography. 

Image size: 15.5 in. H x 23.5 in. 

“Unique Exhibition print”. “Printed later by the Leo Matiz Estate" 

All photographs are accompanied by Leo Matiz Estate certificate of originality and a label.

This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a woman lying gracefully on a sunlit lawn, surrounded by a contrast of light and shadow. Her traditional attire, adorned with detailed embroidery, suggests cultural richness and timeless elegance. The composition is meticulous, with her body positioned diagonally, creating a dynamic flow across the frame. Her relaxed pose and contemplative expression evoke a sense of tranquility and introspection, as if caught in a moment of serene contemplation. The interplay of shadows adds depth and texture, enhancing the visual intrigue. Notably, the juxtaposition of light fabric against the dark grass intensifies the contrasts, highlighting the photographer's skillful manipulation of light. This artwork is a harmonious blend of serene beauty and artistic precision, inviting viewers to ponder the understated elegance of a solitary, reflective moment.

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Leo Matiz, Frida Kahlo in Xochimilco, Mexico

Leo Matiz

Colombia  • 1917

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Leo Matiz summarized his artistic pursuits by saying: “I am a painter because of activism, photographer because of hunger, and crazy because of talent.” Indeed, Matiz began his career as a caricaturist for political and literary publications, with a keen eye for gesture, features, and scathing humor. These illustrations were particularly influenced by the work of Gustave Doré, George Grosz, Nadar, and Guadalupe Posada. He later began working as a photojournalist in Mexico for a number of international publications, but began to use the medium to explore more artistic themes. His keenness for caricature served him well in his photographic portraiture, for which he is best recognized today. Matiz’s subjects included Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco, Marc Chagall, and Pablo Naruda.

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