Self-portrait with Monkey and Parrot – Frida Kahlo (1942)

🖼️ Self-portrait with monkey and parrot – Frida Kahlo (1942)
Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

A Frida surrounded by silent presences: between affection, nature, and introspection

Created in 1942, Self-Portrait with Monkey and Parrot is one of the most tender and balanced works of Frida Kahlo, where she depicts herself in the company of her faithful companions: a black monkey and a colorful parrot. These animals, far from being mere exotic extras, embody parts of herself: instinct, tenderness, solitude, but also inner freedom.

This painting is a silent declaration of love to the living beings who have accompanied the artist through his sufferings, retreats, and creative impulses.

A calm scene, rich in emotional symbols

Frida, calm and dignified, surrounded by her animal alter egos

Frida Kahlo is depicted facing forward, wearing a traditional embroidered white top, her hair styled in a crown braid, according to her iconic style. Her gaze is direct, deep, impassive, imbued with a quiet nobility.
To her left, a black monkey affectionately clings to her shoulder. To her right, a parrot, without a cage, rests gently against her. Both look elsewhere, creating a silent triangulation among the three figures, united in a suspended, peaceful, and inward moment.

The plant background, often composed of broad and dark leaves, envelops the scene in a protective atmosphere, almost sacred.

Animals as extensions of the self

At Frida Kahlo's, animals play an essential role:

• The monkey often embodies affection, loyalty, visceral attachment, sometimes ambiguous.

• The parrot, symbol of freedom, speech, and intelligence, represents the expressive and intuitive dimension of Frida.

This painting is therefore not a simple realistic self-portrait, but an emotional composition, where each element reflects a part of the artist's soul.

Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

A harmonious and intimate work, recreated with care and fidelity

At Alpha Reproduction, this work is entirely hand-painted in oil on canvas, with meticulous attention paid to the details of the fur, feathers, foliage, and the silent intensity of Frida's gaze.

Our artists faithfully reproduce:

• The calm and focused face of Frida

• The black monkey, velvety and expressive

• The parrot with green and yellow feathers, alive and perched

• The enveloping plant background, signature of his pictorial universe

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Rustic, classic, or tropical framing available upon request

An ideal self-portrait for lovers of intimate art, symbolic nature, and quiet softness

This artwork is perfect for a cozy living room, a modern art gallery, a personal library, or a space dedicated to contemplation. It will captivate lovers of Frida Kahlo, enthusiasts of Mexican art, and collectors of emotionally charged portraits.

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Give your interior a work where human and animal meet in discreet harmony, where inner strength is expressed in shared tenderness.
At Alpha Reproduction, we recreate each masterpiece with respect, precision, and genuine emotion.

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Order now a serene self-portrait rich in symbols, between solitude and complicity.