Artwork

Seated Woman

Seated Woman, by Henri-Gabriel Ibels, 1898
Seated Woman, by Henri-Gabriel Ibels, 1898

Seated Woman is a print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Gabriel Ibels. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Seated Woman, a print by Henri Gabriel Ibels, dates to circa 1898 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman seated sideways with her legs tucked under her, leaning on one arm and looking downward with a slightly tilted head. The pose conveys a sense of relaxed contemplation.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, quick lines and selective shading, the work emphasizes suggestive movement, particularly in the subject's hair and the adjacent chair. The overall execution appears rapid and sketchy.

History & Provenance

Created around 1898 by Ibels, the print is currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Context

This work aligns with late 19th-century artistic movements that valued expressive, immediate renderings of everyday life, precursor to more spontaneous styles.

Legacy

While specific impact is not detailed, the piece reflects Ibels' contribution to the transition towards more expressive and spontaneous artistic practices of the early 20th century.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henri-Gabriel Ibels

Artist

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

Henri-Gabriel Ibels (1867–1936) was a French artist, born in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.

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