Artwork
Seated Woman

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