This painting captures the essence of caricature with its bold, exaggerated forms and distorted features. The composition is dominated by two women, standing in close proximity to one another. The woman in the foreground wears a deep green dress, and her long, unbound hair cascades down her back in an unruly mess. Her face is a grotesque distortion, with melting features that seem to warp and twist in every direction. Tears stream down her cheeks, a poignant expression of sorrow.

Behind her stands another woman, her form also misshapen by the artist’s hand. She is dressed in blue fabric, her hair similarly wild and uncontrolled. Her arms we don’t totally see wrap tightly around the woman in front of her, as if to protect her from some unseen threat. The embrace causes the woman in the back’s face to contort further, a physical manifestation of the effort it takes to hold on to the woman in front.

The background of the painting consists of wooden planks painted in a light green hue, giving the impression of a rustic, country setting. The blue tones in the women’s hair contrast strikingly with the green of the background, adding to the overall surreal and dreamlike quality of the work.

In spite of the warped features and exaggerated forms, there is a sense of tenderness and compassion in this painting. The two women, though distorted and misshapen, are connected by a bond of affection and care. Their embrace is a poignant reminder of the importance of human connection, even in the face of adversity and hardship.