fruit of life frida kahlo

fruit of life frida kahloFruit of Life is one of Frida Kahlo's last works, painted in 1953, shortly before her death. Seemingly joyful and colourful, this still life combines elements linked to life, death and spirituality. The work can be interpreted as a pictorial testament: a celebration of fertility and the Mexican earth, but also an evocation of the imminent end. The composition is dominated by an abundance of tropical fruit: sliced watermelons, bananas, oranges and

The painting is distinguished by its minimalism and concentration on the subject

forming a waterfall that passes between the young woman's thighs

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The artist concentrated on the representation of everyday objects and developed an innovative style that would have a profound effect on modern art and influence generations of artists to come

a necklace of thorny stems lacerates her skin

as can be seen in Landscape of Laon

she combines humour

creating shadows and glows on the water and the figures

The figures are sketched in quick strokes

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The surrounding objects - furniture

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