Les cités futures par André Ibels Circa 1900

This rare circa 1900 original poster announces the release of Les Cités Futures, a forward-thinking socio-political work by André Ibels, with a preface by Paul Adam. Published by the Bibliothèque de l’Association in Paris, the book reflects on the evolution of urban spaces, the laboring class, and the possibilities of a more just and modern society.

The artwork is by Henri-Gabriel Ibels, a key figure of the French avant-garde and a member of the Nabis group, renowned for his deeply humanist approach and strong graphic style. His illustration adds a socially conscious dimension to the poster, capturing themes of work and progress with subtle intensity.

Printed by J. Damoy, this piece stands as a fine example of turn-of-the-century French poster design, where literature, art, and political thought intersected. Both a promotional tool and a work of art, it speaks to a time when visual culture played a powerful role in shaping public discourse.

A significant item for collectors interested in symbolist literature, French political art, or early 20th-century publishing ephemera.

Press

Printed by J. Dangon

Good condition, traces of folds