Man en ballerina 1892

Henri-Gabriel Ibels's poster "Man en ballerina" from 1892 is a striking example of Art Nouveau style. The poster advertises the play "L'Amour S'amuse" with bold, flowing lines and exaggerated figures. Ibels uses bright colors, particularly the vibrant yellow of the ballerina's dress, to draw the viewer's eye. The contrast between the ballerina's graceful posture and the man's more somber figure suggests the play's themes of love and its complexities. Ibels's masterful use of graphic elements, such as the dramatic shadows and the bold lettering, make the poster instantly recognizable as a work of the Art Nouveau movement.