Lucienne Bloch (American, 1909-1999) Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel 1932 silver gelatin print printed 1977 28 x 20cm

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LUCIENNE BLOCH (American, 1909-1999) Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel 1932 silver gelatin print printed 1977 signed lower right: Lucienne Bloch 28 x 20cm PROVENANCE: Throckmorton Fine Art, New York Private collection, Melbourne EXHIBITIONS: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection, Art Gallery of New South Wales, 25 June - 23 October 2016 (another example) The Eye of an Artist: Frida Kahlo by Lucienne Bloch, La Galerie de I'Instant, Paris, 15 December 2020 - 23 June 2021 (another example) Frida & Diego: Love & Revolution, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, 24 June - 17 September 2023 (another example) OTHER NOTES: Lucienne Bloch and Frida Kahlo shared a significant bond during the 1930s when they collaborated on mural projects in New York City. Bloch, a Swiss-American artist, met Kahlo while working on a mural at the New Workers School, where Kahlo's husband, Diego Rivera, was also involved. Their collaboration deepened into a close friendship, with Bloch capturing various aspects of Kahlo's life through her photography. Bloch's photographs offer intimate glimpses into Kahlo's world, reflecting her strength, resilience, and unique personality. Beyond their professional connection, Bloch and Kahlo formed a lasting friendship that transcended their artistic collaboration.