Fourth Performance: Le Devoir, for Le Théatre Libre 1892 - 1893

Henri-Gabriel Ibels's *Fourth Performance: Le Devoir, for Le Théatre Libre* is a lithograph poster designed for the Parisian theatre company Théâtre Libre. The artwork depicts a scene from the play *Le Devoir* by Eugène Brieux, which is set in a Parisian bar. The poster uses a vibrant color palette and bold outlines to create a caricatured and expressive portrayal of the play's characters. Ibels's dynamic composition and exaggerated features capture the play's themes of moral obligation and social commentary, making this poster a prime example of French graphic art from the late 19th century.