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A Few Small Nips

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This painting is a visceral expression of pain and betrayal. The artist depicts a naked figure lying on a bed, her body marred by numerous small wounds, rendered in a vibrant, almost violent, red. The blood splatters across the sheets, mirroring the emotional turmoil. A man, presumably the perpetrator, stands over her, his white shirt stained with blood as well. Above them, a banner proclaims, "A Few Small Nips!" – a chilling understatement. The composition is stark; the figures are isolated within the frame. The artist’s use of color is particularly striking; the contrast between the pale skin, the crimson blood, and the stark white of the sheets amplifies the sense of horror and vulnerability. The overall effect is deeply unsettling, a raw depiction of anguish and the aftermath of violence.

A Few Small Nips

Frida Kahlo

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Created:

1935

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4858 × 3722 px
400 × 300 mm

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