{"product_id":"the-broken-column-frida-kahlo-1","title":"The Broken Column - Frida Kahlo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powerful 1944 self-portrait by Frida Kahlo, depicting the artist's physical suffering through the metaphor of a crumbling Ionic column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePainted in 1944, The Broken Column is a self-portrait that documents the physical suffering Kahlo endured following a severe bus accident in her youth. The composition presents the artist standing in a desolate, fissured landscape, her torso split open to reveal a crumbling Ionic column in place of her spine. This architectural element acts as a metaphor for her damaged skeletal structure, held together by a medical corset. \n\nNumerous nails pierce her skin across her face, arms, and torso, suggesting the constant, sharp pain she experienced. Despite these injuries, her expression remains stoic, with tears tracking down her cheeks. The background, a barren expanse under a stormy sky, mirrors the isolation of her physical condition. Kahlo uses a precise, almost clinical application of paint to render the anatomical details, contrasting the fragility of her body with the rigidity of the metal and stone elements. The work is a direct response to the multiple surgeries she underwent during this period, capturing the intersection of her personal history and her artistic practice. The colour palette is dominated by earthy ochres and deep blues, which ground the surreal imagery in a tangible, albeit bleak, reality.\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=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-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;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":57913720078671,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913720602959,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913720635727,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913720668495,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57913720701263,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Broken-Column_Poster_CompositorV1_1781399764561.jpg?v=1781408569","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/the-broken-column-frida-kahlo-1","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}