The two brothers
1909
Fernand Louis Gottlob captures a moment of theatrical vanity in this 1909 illustration, blending Art Nouveau elegance with sharp caricature. A woman in a flowing, ruffled dress carefully applies makeup to the nose of a mustachioed man, who grins broadly while holding a hand mirror to admire the result. The table before them is strewn with pots of paint and brushes, setting the scene in a dressing room or a moment of playful transformation. The loose, expressive lines and the man's exaggerated features highlight the humor and charm typical of French illustration from the Belle Époque.
- Technique
- pencil drawing
- Material
- paper
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