{"product_id":"portrait-of-luther-burbank-frida-kahlo-1","title":"Portrait of Luther Burbank - Frida Kahlo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA surrealist portrait by Frida Kahlo depicting the botanist Luther Burbank as a hybrid figure rooted in the earth above a skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1931, this work depicts the American botanist Luther Burbank. Kahlo presents him in a hybrid form, merging his physical body with the natural world he studied. The upper portion of the figure is rendered in a traditional portrait style, while the lower half transforms into the trunk of a tree. This tree is rooted in the earth, where a human skeleton lies buried, suggesting a cycle of life, death, and regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahlo uses a split-level composition to separate the terrestrial surface from the subterranean realm. The roots of the tree wrap around the skeletal remains, creating a visual connection between the living botanist and the deceased. The background features a barren, arid terrain under a turbulent sky, which contrasts with the organic growth of the central figure. The inclusion of fruit-bearing trees in the distance provides a sense of scale and context to Burbank's work in agricultural science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reflects Kahlo's interest in duality and the physical body. By placing the skeleton beneath the soil, she addresses the biological reality of decomposition as a source of nourishment for new growth. The painting is executed with precise brushwork, characteristic of her small-scale oil works on masonite. The palette consists of earthy browns, ochres, and muted greens, punctuated by the stark white of the skeleton and the grey tones of the sky. The work remains a clear example of her ability to synthesise personal observation with symbolic imagery, moving beyond simple portraiture to explore themes of mortality and the natural order.\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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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 \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843582005583,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843643347279,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843643380047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843643412815,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58843643445583,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Luther-Burbank_Poster_CompositorV1_1790013065200.jpg?v=1790014668","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-luther-burbank-frida-kahlo-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}