Original artwork description:

This exquisite A5 portrait reimagines Frida Kahlo through the lens of the grand portraitists of the early 20th century. It celebrates her not only as a groundbreaking artist but as a timeless fashion icon who transformed her national identity into a powerful, global style statement.

Executed in the manner of Sargent, Mucha, and Boldini, the piece begins as a masterful pencil sketch on light coffee-toned paper. The artist then brings Frida's iconic vibrancy to life with accents of Japanese Turner gouache, highlighting the bright pink ribbon, the bold gold necklace, and the intricately embroidered blouse. Delicate touches of white, applied in a classical manner, add luminosity and depth, creating a work that is both a contemporary homage and a piece of timeless graphic art.

Technique: Mixed media (graphite pencil, Japanese Turner gouache, white ink) on light coffee-toned paper.

Size: A5 (14.8 x 21 cm / 5.8 x 8.3 inches).

Paper: High-quality, toned paper.

Details: A unique artistic interpretation that bridges fashion and art history. Signed by the artist.

Materials used:

pencil, Turnr acrylic gouache, white

Tags:

#art nouveau #vintage portrait #frida kahlo #fashion portrait #graphite drawing #mucha inspired #pencil sketch #style icon #cultural icon #a5 art #art homage #japanese gouache #sargent style #timeless fashion #boldini style