A small-scale homage to one of the most iconic images of resilience and mortality in art history. This 2x3 inch oil painting is a meticulous study of Frida Kahlo’s 1940 masterpiece, "The Dream (The Bed)." In this miniature rendition, I’ve focused on the delicate tension between the sleeping figure and the skeletal passenger resting atop the canopy. The vibrant floral details of the bedding contrast with the memento mori above, capturing the "dual reality" that Kahlo so masterfully portrayed.
The Details (Specifications)
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Artwork Dimensions: Approx. 2.25" x 3.0" (Standard mint tin size)
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Medium: Professional Grade Oil Paint
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Substrate: Primed surface inside upcycled metal tin
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Finish: Varnished for archival protection (if applicable, otherwise remove)
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Display: Can be displayed open on a shelf, desk, or easel.