Henri-Gabriel’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Lovers in an Arbor
Henri-Gabriel Ibels French, 1867-1936

Kam-Hill, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Emilienne d'Alençon Rehearsing at the Folies-Bergère, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Marcel Legay, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Jeanne Bloch, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Market Women
Henri-Gabriel Ibels French, 1867-1936

Portfolio Cover for Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Alponse Lemerre (French, 1838-1912) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Eighth Performance: La Belle au bois rêvant, Mariage d'argent, Ahasvère, for Le Théatre Libre
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Imprimerie Eugène Verneau (French, 19th century-1906)

Seventh Performance: Les Tisserands, for Le Théatre Libre
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Imprimerie Eugène Verneau (French, 19th century-1906)

Anna Thibaud, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Mévisto, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Third Performance: A Bas le progrès!, Mademoiselle Julie, Le Ménage Brésile, for Le Théatre Libre
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Imprimerie Eugène Verneau (French, 19th century-1906)

First Performance: Le Grappin, l'Affranchie, for Le Théatre Libre
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Imprimerie Eugène Verneau (French, 19th century-1906)

Polin, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Second Performance: Les Fossiles, for Le Théatre Libre
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Imprimerie Eugène Verneau (French, 19th century-1906)

Libert, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)

Fourth Performance: Le Devoir, for Le Théatre Libre
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Imprimerie Eugène Verneau (French, 19th century-1906)

Fifth Performance: Mirages, for Le Théatre Libre
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Imprimerie Eugène Verneau (French, 19th century-1906)

Pour le Travil, la Patrie, et l'Amour
Henri-Gabriel Ibels French, 1867-1936

Ouvrard, from Le Café-Concert
Henri-Gabriel Ibels (French, 1867-1936) printed by Edward Ancourt & Cie (French, 19th-20th century) published by L'Estampe originale (French, 1893-1895)