Autoportrait au scorpion 1938

"Autoportrait au scorpion" (1938) is a self-portrait by the Italian-Argentine artist Léonor Fini, known for her Surrealist and symbolist works. The painting depicts the artist in a theatrical pose, with one arm extended towards the viewer, clad in a white glove that is partially covering a scorpion. The juxtaposition of the delicate glove and the dangerous scorpion creates a sense of tension and enigma, characteristic of Fini's exploration of female identity and power.