Portrait de mon pere Frida Kahlo (1907-1954)

This is a portrait painting of a man, presumably the artists father. He is depicted from the chest up, wearing a formal suit with a crisp white shirt and a dark tie. The man has a distinctive mustache and intense eyes that gaze directly at the viewer. To his left, a vintage camera on a stand is prominently featured, suggesting his profession as a photographer. The background is textured and abstract, with an unusual, almost cosmic, circular element on the right.
Below the portrait, there is a handwritten inscription. While the OCR is imperfect, it seems to be a dedication from the artist to her father. It mentions his name, Wilhelm Kahl, his origin as Austro-Hungarian German or German, and his profession as a photographer. The text describes him as generous, intelligent, and brave, noting that he suffered from epilepsy for thirty years but never stopped working and fought against Hitler. The inscription concludes by stating With adoration, His daughter, Frida Kahlo. The overall tone is one of deep respect and affection, highlighting the fathers strength and resilience in the face of adversity.