Sfinge la morte 1973

"Sfinge la morte" (1973) by Léonor Fini depicts a skeletal, female figure with a lion's tail, holding a single rose. The figure is depicted with a translucent, almost skeletal body, emphasizing mortality, contrasted against a deep blue background. This painting exemplifies Fini’s signature surrealist style and her fascination with themes of death, sexuality, and the grotesque. The combination of the human and animal form, the skeletal body, and the delicate rose suggest a complex and unsettling exploration of life and death. Fini’s work often explored the boundaries of the human experience, pushing viewers to confront uncomfortable realities.