The Embrace of Love of the Universe

Frida Kahlo, 1907-1954

1949

Oil on masonite

28 in x 23.8 in (70 cm x 60.5 cm)

In this painting, Frida expressed her feelings about love and life and death. This painting has many elements of Mexican mythology. In her arm, she is holding her husband Diego Rivera like a baby. Diego has a face and body of an adult man and also have a third eye in his forehead, which is a symbol for wisdom but he is depicted as a baby need to be nursed by the woman, which is Frida herself.

Private Collection

I-Lun Huang