Who painted Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine?

Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine was painted by Henri-Gabriel Ibels in 1894.

Where can I see Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine?

Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine?

Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine

Henri-Gabriel Ibels , 1894

Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Henri-Gabriel Ibels. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Menu du réveillon offert aux amis du Théâtre Antoine is a lithograph created by Henri-Gabriel Ibels around 1894. The work is a print on wove paper, executed in brown.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts a man bending over a seated dog, with a dinner menu listed on the left. The scene is humorous, as the man's tired pose contrasts with the elaborate meal described in the menu, featuring dishes like oysters and champagne.

Technique & Style

The drawing is characterized by its simplicity and loose execution, giving the impression of a quick sketch. The use of lithography allowed Ibels to produce the print with relative ease, capturing the spontaneous feel of the image.