The artwork, titled “Caricature of Mily-Meyer in ‘le Rire’,” was created by the artist Leonetto Cappiello in the year 1902. It belongs to the Art Nouveau movement, reflecting the stylistic characteristics of the Modern period as well as the genre of caricature.
The artwork depicts an exaggerated portrayal of a female figure, Mily-Meyer, characterized by its bold lines and simplified forms. The background is a muted, flat orange hue, which contrasts with the more detailed and vibrantly colored form of the subject. The depiction showcases the subject with an elongated, curved torso, a prominent chin, and a slightly upturned nose, attributes commonly emphasized in caricature to evoke humor and satire. The figure appears to be wearing a high-necked dress with a ribbon tied at the collar, paired with a flowing skirt that accentuates her pose. The overall composition is both playful and stylistically aligned with the distinctive features of the Art Nouveau movement.
