Frida Kahlo, Paris, France letter to Nickolas Muray, New York, N.Y., 1939 Feb. 16

Physical Details: Letter : 6 p. : various media ; 26 x 21 cm.

Sender: Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) (Paris, France)

Recipient: Nickolas Muray (1892-1965) (New York, N.Y.)

Description: A letter describing Frida Kaho's stay in France, particularly an illness and hospitalization, the logistics surrounding her art exhibition in Paris and her intense disdain for the French art community, particularly André Breton. She also mentions meeting Marcel Duchamp.
Enclosed with letter are knickknacks of two metal fish and some floral designs.

Forms part of: Nickolas Muray papers, 1911-1978

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: Frida Kahlo, Paris, France letter to Nickolas Muray, New York, N.Y., 1939 Feb. 16. Nickolas Muray papers, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 491

Subjects:

• Breton, André
• Duchamp, Marcel
• Hispanic American women artists
• Illness
• Paris, France
• Surrealism

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