Caricature of the artist Emmerico Nunes 1909

Amadeo de Souza-Cardoso made this ‘Caricature of the artist Emmerico Nunes’ with ink, and it's all about the power of the line. It’s like he's saying, "I can capture a whole mood, a whole person, with just a few strokes!" What strikes me is how he uses these big, bold, dark shapes to define the figure. Look at that leg, jutting out, almost daring you to trip over it. It's not just a leg; it's a statement! And then there’s the head, thrown back in laughter or maybe despair. The way he uses the ink makes it feel immediate, like he’s sketching on the fly. Souza-Cardoso reminds me a bit of Picasso, always experimenting, pushing the boundaries. This isn't just a portrait; it's a feeling, an attitude. Art isn’t about perfect representation; it’s about capturing a moment, a feeling, an idea, and Souza-Cardoso nails it.