{"product_id":"the-deceased-dimas-frida-kahlo","title":"The Deceased Dimas - Frida Kahlo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1937 oil painting by Frida Kahlo depicting a deceased child, Dimas Rosas, adorned with flowers in the Mexican 'angelito' tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1937, The Deceased Dimas is an early example of Frida Kahlo's engagement with the Mexican tradition of the 'angelito'. This custom involves the depiction of a deceased child, often dressed in ceremonial clothing and adorned with flowers, as a way to celebrate their perceived transition into a state of innocence. The subject, a young boy named Dimas Rosas, is shown lying on a woven petate mat. He wears a crown and a yellow robe, with a green cloak draped over his shoulders. A pink ribbon is tied around his waist, providing a contrast to the muted tones of the mat and the dark green fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahlo surrounds the figure with an array of flowers, including marigolds and sunflowers, which are common in Mexican funerary rites. A small religious image is tucked behind his head, resting against a white pillow. The composition is flat, reflecting the influence of Mexican retablo painting, a form of folk art that Kahlo collected and admired throughout her life. The child's expression is calm, and his hands are folded across his chest. At the bottom of the frame, a small scroll contains an inscription identifying the subject and the date of his death. This work demonstrates Kahlo's interest in the intersection of life and death, as well as her connection to the cultural practices of her home country. The painting is a direct observation of a specific event, rendered with the precision and symbolic clarity that defined much of her early output. By focusing on the material details of the scene, such as the texture of the mat and the specific types of flora, Kahlo creates a quiet, observational record of a mourning ritual.\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\/hans-walter-kirchner-brother-of-the-artist-ernst-ludwig-kirchner-ernst-ludwig-kirchner\" 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;\"\u003eHans Walter Kirchner, Brother of the Artist (Ernst Ludwig Kirchner) - Ernst Ludwig Kirchner — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/sheet-viii-large-head-of-wozzeck-completely-desperate-walter-gramatte\" 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;\"\u003eSheet VIII, Large Head of Wozzeck, Completely Desperate - Walter Gramatté — Walter Gramatté\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":58865226547535,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865330815311,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865330848079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865330880847,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58865330913615,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Deceased-Dimas_Poster_CompositorV1_1790162513292.jpg?v=1790162785","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/the-deceased-dimas-frida-kahlo","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}