{"product_id":"still-life-with-parrot-and-watermelon-frida-kahlo","title":"Still Life with Parrot and Watermelon - Frida Kahlo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1951 still life by Frida Kahlo featuring a vibrant arrangement of Mexican fruits and a green parrot against a deep blue backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrida Kahlo painted this still life in 1951, during a period when her health was in decline and her mobility was increasingly restricted. The composition features a collection of Mexican fruits, including oranges, a prickly pear, and a prominent slice of watermelon, arranged against a deep blue background. A small green parrot sits perched near the watermelon, adding a touch of life to the arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahlo often used the genre of still life to explore themes of identity and national pride. By choosing native fruits, she grounded her work in the culture of her homeland. The application of paint is deliberate, with a focus on the textures of the fruit skins and the pulp of the watermelon. The blue background provides a stark contrast to the warm tones of the fruit, creating a sense of depth despite the relatively flat arrangement of the objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is characteristic of Kahlo's later output, where she turned her attention toward subjects that allowed for a more controlled environment. While her earlier works often featured complex narratives or self-portraits, this piece focuses on the observation of form and colour. The parrot, a recurring motif in her work, acts as a companion within the frame. The painting is signed and dated in the lower left corner, a common practice for the artist during this decade. The work remains a clear example of her ability to imbue everyday objects with a sense of personal meaning and cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-return-of-the-flame-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Return of the Flame - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/a-night-at-saint-jean-man-ray\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Night at Saint Jean - Man Ray — Man Ray\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frida Kahlo","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58828281250127,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58828285411663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58828285444431,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Still-Life-with-Parrot-and-Watermelon_Poster_CompositorV1_1789894319794.jpg?v=1789894447","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/still-life-with-parrot-and-watermelon-frida-kahlo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}