The Broken Column
Title of the Work
The Broken Column
Artist's full name
Frida Kahlo
Date Created
1944
Form of artwork
Painting
Material
Oil on masonite
Dimensions
16.9 in by 13 in
Description
A self-portrait executed in a surrealist style, the piece is inspired by a horrific accident Kahlo was involved in. A metal railing was driven upward through her abdomen, causing multiple fractures and lifelong complications.
Collection/Repository
Private ownership (Museo Dolores Patino, Mexico City, Mexico)
Unique number or accession number
Not applicable
Source for image
https://www.fridakahlo.org/the-broken-column.jsp
Digital file name
the-broken-column
Contributor
Kaley Price
Item Sets
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts