FRIDA KAHLO: Torment and Triumph in Her Life and Art

by Malka Drucker ‧ RELEASE DATE: Oct. 1, 1991

In the first title in the ""Bernard-Bantam Biography"" series, an experienced writer of nonfiction delves into the life of a Mexican painter whose reputation is suddenly in the ascendant, in a straightforward account of her life that emphasizes her unquenchable spirit. The sections that relate Kahlo's earliest artistic efforts to the circumstances of her life are especially strong; her tumultuous marriage to muralist Diego Rivers is also effectively portrayed. To include a chronology, an index, and six color reproductions of art plus b&w photos (not seen).

Pub Date: Oct. 1, 1991

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: 160

Publisher: Bantam

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 15, 1991

Categories: CHILDREN'S