Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Henri-Gabriel Ibels in 1894.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Untitled

Henri-Gabriel Ibels , 1894

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Gabriel Ibels. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

The composition includes printed text announcing the Salon des Cent and Salon de la Plume, an address, and an admission fee.

Henri‑Gabriel Ibels’ 1894 lithograph, untitled, presents a compact interior populated by two figures. A woman in a white dress kneels beside a table strewn with paint supplies, while a man in a multicoloured, diamond‑patterned coat stands opposite, near a wall bearing a cross and a feather. The composition includes printed text announcing the Salon des Cent and Salon de la Plume, an address, and an admission fee.

Subject & Meaning

The scene juxtaposes artistic creation and commercial display. The kneeling woman, surrounded by brushes and pigments, evokes the act of painting, whereas the man’s flamboyant costume and the feather‑adorned wall suggest a venue for literary or decorative arts, perhaps a gallery or shop dealing in writing implements. The playful attire hints at a whimsical, avant‑garde atmosphere characteristic of late‑nineteenth‑century Parisian salons.

Technique & Style

Executed as a lithograph, the image was produced by drawing directly onto a limestone or metal plate with greasy media, then treating the surface so ink adheres only to the drawn areas. Ibels employs bold outlines and flat areas of colour, typical of poster art of the 1890s, while the cramped interior and stylised figures reflect the influence of Symbolist and Art Nouveau aesthetics.

History & Provenance

Created in 1894, the work entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is presently held. Its inclusion in MoMA’s holdings underscores the institution’s interest in early modern graphic design and the role of print media in disseminating cultural events such as the Salon des Cent and Salon de la Plume.