Lipstick 1908

"Lipstick" (1908), by Czech artist Frantisek Kupka (1871-1957), depicts a woman applying lipstick, her face accentuated with bright colors and a dramatic pose. The painting, currently housed at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, exemplifies Kupka's early style, blending influences from Symbolism and Art Nouveau with a modern sensibility. The woman's exaggerated features and the stylized application of color evoke a sense of theatricality, suggesting a connection to the vibrant cultural milieu of the early 20th century.