"Le Theatre Libre" by Henri-Gabriel Ibels, Fr., (1867-1936) New Acquisition The first proof from the

The first proof from the plate

34 x 29-1/2

There is a catalogue raisonne of the artist's prints

on cream wove Millbourne British Hand Made paper

This is a particularly impressive example

"Le Theatre Libre" by Henri-Gabriel Ibels, Fr., (1867-1936) New Acquisition The first proof from theColor Lithograph, 1892 3, Printed by Eugene Verneau, Paris, from an album of theatre programs published in 1897, 5 7 8 x 8 1 8, a few small handling creases in and around the strongman, visble in raking light, a pale water spot to lower right margin, margins trimmed but sufficient, streaks n gray wash verso, on buff colored smooth wove paper, the colors bright and vibrant. A witty, bold and colorful image by Ibels, a founding member of the Nabis group