L'Arlequin

1890s

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

Associated Names
Henri-Gabriel Ibels

Artist, French, 1867 - 1936

E. Malfeyt et Cie.

Publisher

This is a drawing of a theatrical cabaret program. The image features a harlequin figure dressed in a classic diamond-patterned costume, complete with a ruffled collar and mask, sitting on a wooden stool. The figure is depicted gesturing with one hand and smiling. The title "L'Arlequin" is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized letters. The text provides information about the location "3 Rue D'Arras" and includes the phrase "L'Arlequin Cabaret Artistique De La Rive Gauche." The word "PROGRAMME" is written vertically in red letters on the right side of the image. This is in the style of Toulouse-Lautrec, capturing the belle époque era's vibrant cabaret scene with its expressive line work and emphasis on theatrical promotion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black and red on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 21.9 x 13.5 cm (8 5/8 x 5 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1999.46.4


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(C. & J. Goodfriend); purchased by NGA in 1999.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In stone, left center: H. S. Ibels; in stone, upper center: L'ARLEQUIN; in stone, upper right: Ancnne. Salle d'Arras / 3 RUE D'ARRAS / SQUARE MONGE; along right side of stone: PROGRAMME; in stone, lower left: L'ARLEQUIN / CABARET / ARTISTIQUE / DE LA / RIVE GAUCHE; verso of program, in graphite, upper right: 2.50 / 5 / 3 / 5 / 4.50 / 5 / 22.00

Wikidata ID

Q75422829

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