Prírodopis/Natural Science 1973

Jan Svankmajer's 1973 print, "Prírodopis/Natural Science," is a surreal and darkly humorous work. The central figure is a grotesque, hybrid creature, constructed from various animal parts, including a bird's wings, a crab's claws, and an eye. The creature is dissected, revealing internal organs and a brain, evoking both scientific curiosity and a sense of unease. The piece's juxtaposition of naturalistic imagery with grotesque distortion is characteristic of Svankmajer's style, and reflects his fascination with the absurdity of human nature.