Style

• The painting is realistic in style due to Kahlo's careful and considered media handling.
• The smooth blending and subtle tones of Kahlo's skin showcase this realism the best.
• There is an undeniable Surrealist influence in this painting, with subjects that create conflict in accepting the scene as real, such as the unusual animals, the flying flowers, and the drops of blood dripping down her neck.
• The scene in the painting appears more like a dream/nightmare than true life.