Libert, from Le Café-Concert 1893

"Libert, from Le Café-Concert" is a lithograph by Henri-Gabriel Ibels, created in 1893 and currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The lithograph depicts a man in a checkered suit walking with his hat in his hand, captured with a gestural, almost impressionistic style. Ibels's use of charcoal and lithographic techniques creates a sense of movement and energy, perfectly capturing the lively atmosphere of a Parisian café-concert. The work reflects Ibels's talent for capturing the spirit and character of his subjects, making it a quintessential example of late 19th-century French art.