This artwork is a nude portrayal of his wife, Frida Kahlo. She is depicted sitting on the edge of the bed with her arms raised above her head and looking down at the ground. She is wearing a large necklace and high heels. In this work, Rivera emphasized naturalism and used shading to accentuate almost the muscles in her body, particularly in her arms and legs. Her shadow outlines her body which contrasts with the background. The lack of detail and shading in the background draws the viewer’s attention to the subject.

SKU: 61609
Creator: Diego Rivera
Date: 1930
Original Medium: Lithograph
Original Size: 18 x 12 in.
Location: The Mexican Museum
© 2016 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York and the INBA