{"product_id":"the-bus-frida-kahlo-1","title":"The Bus - Frida Kahlo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal early work by Frida Kahlo, depicting a diverse group of passengers on a bus, reflecting the social stratification of 1920s Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1929, The Bus is an early work by Frida Kahlo that captures a cross-section of Mexican society during a period of rapid industrialisation. The composition presents a row of passengers seated on a wooden bench inside a public bus, arranged in a manner that suggests a deliberate social hierarchy. From left to right, the figures include a young girl, a blue-collar worker holding a tool, a barefoot indigenous woman wrapped in a rebozo, a small boy looking out the window, a wealthy businessman in a suit, and a young woman in a light dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahlo employs a flattened perspective, which draws influence from the Mexican retablo tradition. These small, devotional paintings often depicted scenes of everyday life or miraculous events. By adopting this aesthetic, Kahlo creates a sense of detachment, allowing the viewer to observe the disparate social classes sharing a confined space. The background visible through the windows shows a simplified view of the Mexican countryside and industrial buildings, providing context to the urbanisation occurring at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is notable for its lack of interaction between the subjects. Each individual remains isolated in their own thoughts, despite their physical proximity. The work reflects Kahlo's early interest in the social conditions of her country, moving away from the surrealist imagery she would later adopt. The colour palette is relatively muted, relying on earthy tones and soft blues to define the figures and the interior of the vehicle. This piece offers a clear window into the artist's formative years, demonstrating her ability to observe and document the human condition with precision and clarity.\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":58830094401871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830098301263,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830098334031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830098366799,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58830098399567,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Bus_Poster_CompositorV1_1789904889526.jpg?v=1789905411","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-bus-frida-kahlo-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}