Marie Brizard & Roger 1912

This spirited poster was created by Leonetto Cappiello. It’s got this dynamic energy, right? The whole thing feels like it's been pulled into motion through color and form. I imagine Cappiello, brush in hand, conjuring a visual party with a few spirited brushstrokes. See how he uses bold blocks of flat color to suggest form? It's interesting to see this interplay between figuration and abstraction. What's in the background? Are they clouds or dancing partygoers? I can't quite put my finger on it, but that feels like the point. I feel like Cappiello is throwing us back to Toulouse Lautrec, but there is something more raw, less refined. Cappiello is not as worried about the details. Just getting the message across, quickly, with flair. It makes you want to raise a glass! Artists are always riffing off each other, building on what came before, but still making it their own.