without hope frida kahloPainted in 1945, Without Hope bears witness to the extreme physical and psychological suffering that Frida Kahlo endured after numerous operations. During this period, she was force fed by her medical staff, giving rise to this violent and poignant work, in which she denounces her state of dependence and passivity. In the painting, Frida is shown lying in bed, her face stretched out towards a giant funnel supported by a wooden frame. From this funnel