Champagne De Rochegré 1902

This poster by Leonetto Cappiello is a fabulous celebration of champagne! Imagine Cappiello, brush in hand, as he constructs the figure piece by piece. Look at the model, she's all dressed up in her finery. I wonder what she's thinking as she takes a sip of the fizzy stuff? Cappiello’s lines feel spontaneous, each stroke capturing the movement of her dress, the curve of her back, and the shape of her hair. It's like he’s trying to capture the sensation of celebration itself. There's a real sense of play in the way he uses color and texture to bring the image to life. I see the influence of artists like Toulouse-Lautrec. Cappiello is clearly part of a conversation about how to represent modern life. There's an ambiguity here that invites us to bring our own experiences to the table. It reminds us that art is a living thing, constantly evolving and changing with each new perspective.