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Absinthe Collection

"Unveiling the Enigmatic Elixir: Exploring the Mystique of Absinthe" Step into a world where art, literature

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Edgar Degas: At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. Oil on canvas, 1873

Edgar Degas: At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. Oil on canvas, 1873
DEGAS: ABSINTHE, 1873. Edgar Degas: At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker. Oil on canvas, 1873

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe Poster

Absinthe Poster
Absinthe Robette (Belgium)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Cafe table with absinth, 1887. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)

Cafe table with absinth, 1887. Artist: Gogh, Vincent, van (1853-1890)
Cafe table with absinth, 1887. Found in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe extra-superieure J. Edouard Pernot. Societe Anonyme

Absinthe extra-superieure J. Edouard Pernot. Societe Anonyme Montbeliard (Doubs) Liqueur Mont-Christ. Poster showing a man and woman at a cafe, he smiles and watches as she tastes his drink

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Old Absinthe House, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Old Absinthe House, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, in the heart of the French Quarter on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville Streets

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe

Absinthe
Allegory on the dangers of drinking Absinthe

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris, and wormwood

Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris, and wormwood, Artemisia absinthium.. Handcolored botanical copperplate engraving from Joshua Hamiltons Culpepers English Family Physician; or Medical Herbal Enlarged

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Hemloc Mandrake Worwood illustration 1851

Hemloc Mandrake Worwood illustration 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology By W.I. Bicknell London and New York - John Tallis and Company 1851

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Thistle, Star Thistle, Knapweed, Blue Bottle, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Thistle, Star Thistle, Knapweed, Blue Bottle, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Thistle, Star Thistle, Knapweed, Centaurea, Blue Bottle, Absinthe, Victorian Botanical Illustration Victorian Botanical Illustration

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe Berthelot, 1898. Artist: Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946)

Absinthe Berthelot, 1898. Artist: Thiriet, Henri (1873-1946)
Absinthe Berthelot, 1898. From a private collection

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Yellow flowered wormwood, Artemisia absinthium

Yellow flowered wormwood, Artemisia absinthium
5856625 Yellow flowered wormwood, Artemisia absinthium by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Yellow flowered wormwood or absinth, Artemisia absinthium)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Paul Verlaine drinking absinthe at the Cafe Francois 1er, Paris, 1892 (b/w photo)

Paul Verlaine drinking absinthe at the Cafe Francois 1er, Paris, 1892 (b/w photo)
3434374 Paul Verlaine drinking absinthe at the Cafe Francois 1er, Paris, 1892 (b/w photo) by Dornac (Paul Francois Arnold Cardon) (1859-1941); (add.info.: Photo by Dornac with signature of the poet)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Haircut of the King of Thule: a man at the barbers (litho)

Haircut of the King of Thule: a man at the barbers (litho)
6031048 Haircut of the King of Thule: a man at the barbers (litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haircut of the King of Thule: a man at the barber s)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe, allegory by M. G. Darre

Absinthe, allegory by M. G. Darre
XEE4403864 Absinthe, allegory by M.G. Darre. by Darre, G. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absinthe, allegory by M.G. Darre.); Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Riders in uniform drinking absinthe on the terrace of a cafe, 1900

Riders in uniform drinking absinthe on the terrace of a cafe, 1900
LSE4401826 Riders in uniform drinking absinthe on the terrace of a cafe, 1900. by Ducos, Paul Emile Theodore (1849-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Advertising for Parisian absinthe 'Drink so, you ll see after ', c. 1900 (poster)

Advertising for Parisian absinthe "Drink so, you ll see after ", c. 1900 (poster)
JLJ4689706 Advertising for Parisian absinthe " Drink so, you ll see after..", c.1900 (poster) by Gelis-Didot, Pierre (1853-1937); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: In the Cafe, 1882-84. Creator: Fernand Lungren

In the Cafe, 1882-84. Creator: Fernand Lungren
In the Cafe, 1882-84

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The Drinkers, 1890. Creator: Vincent van Gogh

The Drinkers, 1890. Creator: Vincent van Gogh
The Drinkers, 1890

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Alcoholism in the 19th century, death says, 'They want to remove absinthe from me

Alcoholism in the 19th century, death says, "They want to remove absinthe from me
LSE4402418 Alcoholism in the 19th century, death says, " They want to remove absinthe from me! Bah! I ll always have the needle rifle left

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 1896-10-4 - Anticlericalism

Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 1896-10-4 - Anticlericalism
ICA4922281 Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 1896-10-4 - Anticlericalism, Religion Faith, Atheism, Red Peril, Catholic Catholicism - Popes by Lemot

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844 - 1896), French poet, sitting at the bar in front of a

Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844 - 1896), French poet, sitting at the bar in front of a
JLJ4668563 Portrait of Paul Verlaine (1844 - 1896), French poet, sitting at the bar in front of a glass of absinthe. Painting attributed to Felix Vallotton (1865-1925), 19th century

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: At the Cafe; Au cafe, 1909 (oil on canvas)

At the Cafe; Au cafe, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1197533 At the Cafe; Au cafe, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 51x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Couple at a Table (Self Portrait with Maschka - Absinthe Drinker)

Couple at a Table (Self Portrait with Maschka - Absinthe Drinker)
826129 Couple at a Table (Self Portrait with Maschka - Absinthe Drinker); Paar am Tisch (Selbstbildnis mit Maschka; Absinthtrinkerin) (Karsch 155 III)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinth, 1902 (pastel on paper)

Absinth, 1902 (pastel on paper)
5614468 Absinth, 1902 (pastel on paper) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 47.5x63 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe Robette Poster by Privat Livemont, 1896 (colour litho)

Absinthe Robette Poster by Privat Livemont, 1896 (colour litho)
2630180 Absinthe Robette Poster by Privat Livemont, 1896 (colour litho) by Privat-Livemont, Henri (1861-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The Marionettes by Annie Fish

The Marionettes by Annie Fish
A bored looking fashionable young woman and her male companion drink what looks rather like absinthe in a smart restaurant. Date: 1919

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: In a cafe also says 'Absinthe'Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917

In a cafe also says "Absinthe"Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4567874 In a cafe also says " Absinthe" Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1875-1876 Sun. 92x68 m. Paris, Musee d Orsay

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The royal cafe in London. Detail. Painting by Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), 1912

The royal cafe in London. Detail. Painting by Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), 1912
JLJ4611939 The royal cafe in London. Detail. Painting by Sir William Orpen (1878-1931), 1912. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 37 x 1, 13m. Paris, Musee d Orsay. - The Cafe Royal in London. Detail

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Couple on the terrace of a cafe and drinking absinthe - photography, circa 1890

Couple on the terrace of a cafe and drinking absinthe - photography, circa 1890
LSE4402366 Couple on the terrace of a cafeand drinking absinthe - photography, circa 1890 by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The Absinthe Drinkers, 1908 (oil on canvas)

The Absinthe Drinkers, 1908 (oil on canvas)
827383 The Absinthe Drinkers, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 45.7x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Absinthe Drinkers. Jean Beraud (1849-1935). Oil on panel

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas)

The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas)
1073548 The Absinthe Drinkers (Les Declasses), 1881 (oil on canvas) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 108x108 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, and santonica

Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, and santonica
Wormwood or absinthe, Artemisia absinthium, and santonica or Levant wormseed, Artemisia cina. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe wormwood, Artemisia absinthium

Absinthe wormwood, Artemisia absinthium. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Wormwood or absinthe, Artemisia absinthium

Wormwood or absinthe, Artemisia absinthium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Verlaine, the poet of absinthe (b / w photo)

Verlaine, the poet of absinthe (b / w photo)
3091440 Verlaine, the poet of absinthe (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Verlaine, the poet of absinthe)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Advertising for Terminus 'absinthe bienfaisante'by Pontarlier (poster)

Advertising for Terminus "absinthe bienfaisante"by Pontarlier (poster)
JLJ4689748 Advertising for Terminus " absinthe bienfaisante" by Pontarlier (poster) by Tamagno, Francisco (fl.1851-1910); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Advertising poster for 'Absinthe Robette'by Privat Livemont, 1896

Advertising poster for "Absinthe Robette"by Privat Livemont, 1896
LSE4089892 Advertising poster for " Absinthe Robette" by Privat Livemont, 1896 by Privat-Livemont, Henri (1861-1936); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The happy influence of alcoholism on the arts. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

The happy influence of alcoholism on the arts. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796346 The happy influence of alcoholism on the arts. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: So Drink, You ll See Later, poster advertising Parisian Absinthe

So Drink, You ll See Later, poster advertising Parisian Absinthe
SNG127371 So Drink, You ll See Later, poster advertising Parisian Absinthe (colour litho) by Gelis-Didot, P. & Maltese (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The Third Trumpet and the Wormwood Star, no. 22 from The Apocalypse of Angers

The Third Trumpet and the Wormwood Star, no. 22 from The Apocalypse of Angers
XIR227251 The Third Trumpet and the Wormwood Star, no.22 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) (detail of 161725) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The Third Trumpet and the Wormwood Star, number 22 from The Apocalypse of Angers

The Third Trumpet and the Wormwood Star, number 22 from The Apocalypse of Angers
XIR161725 The Third Trumpet and the Wormwood Star, number 22 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Soupe a Trois Sous, 1859 (etching)

Soupe a Trois Sous, 1859 (etching)
6200311 Soupe a Trois Sous, 1859 (etching) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 15.2x22.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe Drinkers, a Sketch in Paris (engraving)

Absinthe Drinkers, a Sketch in Paris (engraving)
1058158 Absinthe Drinkers, a Sketch in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absinthe Drinkers, a Sketch in Paris)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe hour, illustration of a poem by Gill. Cover in 'L Eclipse'

Absinthe hour, illustration of a poem by Gill. Cover in "L Eclipse"
LSE4320577 Absinthe hour, illustration of a poem by Gill. Cover in " L Eclipse" by Gill, June 21, 1874, Paris. by Gill, Andre (1840-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absinthe hour)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: A chatelain (Ducos) and his coachman sitting on the terrace of a cafe

A chatelain (Ducos) and his coachman sitting on the terrace of a cafe
LSE4402354 A chatelain (Ducos) and his coachman sitting on the terrace of a cafeand drinking absinthe - photograph, circa 1890 by French Photographer



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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Elixir: Exploring the Mystique of Absinthe" Step into a world where art, literature, and intrigue converge as we delve into the captivating history of absinthe. From Edgar Degas' iconic painting "At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker" to Vincent van Gogh's portrayal of a cafe table adorned with this emerald elixir in "Cafe table with absinth, " these masterpieces transport us to an era shrouded in green-tinted allure. The mesmerizing Absinthe Poster beckons us further into its enigmatic realm, enticing our senses with promises of an otherworldly experience. J. Edouard Pernot's extra-superieure creation captivates both connoisseurs and curious souls alike, leaving them yearning for a taste that transcends ordinary libations. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves at the Old Absinthe House in New Orleans, Louisiana – a legendary establishment steeped in history and tales whispered among its walls. Here, patrons have long indulged in the intoxicating embrace of absinthe's distinctive flavor profile. But what lies behind this elixir's alluring facade? Mugwort and wormwood – botanical companions intertwined within every drop – lend their essence to create absinthe's unique character. Victorian Botanical Illustrations unveil thistles, star thistles, knapweed - each playing their part in crafting this extraordinary concoction. Intriguingly named Yellow Flowered Wormwood stands tall amongst its counterparts; Artemisia absinthium adds depth to every sip while evoking visions of sun-drenched fields swaying gently under azure skies, not only savored by artists but also embraced by literary figures like Paul Verlaine who found solace amidst its ethereal haze at Paris' Cafe Francois 1er.