Malaria 1947

"Malaria" (1947) by Mexican Surrealist Remedios Varo depicts a large mosquito hovering above a swampy landscape. The stylized, elongated insect is rendered in a meticulous, almost scientific style, highlighting its menacing presence within the lush vegetation. The artwork's focus on the mosquito, a carrier of the deadly disease malaria, reflects Varo's fascination with both the natural world and the human condition. This piece, now in a private collection, is a striking example of her later works which combined elements of Surrealism and Symbolism.