Vrouw aan haar toilet c. 1895

Henri-Gabriel Ibels’s “Vrouw aan haar toilet” (c. 1895) depicts a woman seated at a vanity, applying makeup while looking in a mirror. The red chalk drawing creates a sense of intimacy and realism, highlighting the figure’s form. The composition, featuring a woman alone in her personal space, reflects the artist's interest in capturing everyday moments. This drawing, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Ibels’s talent for capturing the human form and the fleeting nature of everyday activities.