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Absinthe Collection (#3)

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

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: The Backgammon Players (oil on panel)

The Backgammon Players (oil on panel)
XKL90669 The Backgammon Players (oil on panel) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 57.5x72 cm; Private Collection; Berko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Zoute, Belgium; French, out of copyright

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Sheet music for Reminiscences by Leon Xanrof, 1892 (litho)

Sheet music for Reminiscences by Leon Xanrof, 1892 (litho)
XJF468581 Sheet music for Reminiscences by Leon Xanrof, 1892 (litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Xanrof (1867-1953) was a French songwriter

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 123r Top row: Salt Bush and Anthora. Bottom row: Absinthium and Cardamom

Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol. 123r Top row: Salt Bush and Anthora. Bottom row: Absinthium and Cardamom
XJL200668 Ms Fr. Fv VI #1 fol.123r Top row: Salt Bush and Anthora. Bottom row: Absinthium and Cardamom, illustration from The Simple Book of Medicines by Mattheaus Platearius (d.c.1161)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: NEW ORLEANS: BAR, c1903. Old Absinthe House in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph

NEW ORLEANS: BAR, c1903. Old Absinthe House in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph, c1903

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: L Heure d Absinthe - French couple

L Heure d Absinthe - French couple
L Heure d Absinthe - A venerable French couple, possibly after consuming a tipple of Absinthe, although both appear to still be relatively vertical... Date: circa 1895

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Europe, France, Cassis, favorite aperitifs

Europe, France, Cassis, favorite aperitifs

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Old Absinthe House, 234 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA

Old Absinthe House, 234 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA
Exterior view of the Old Absinthe House showing its green shutters and iron balconies

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Thujone molecule

Thujone molecule
Thujone, molecular model. Organic compound with menthol odour found in the spirit absinthe. Thujone acts as a GABA-A receptor antagonist

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: French lithograph poster by Tamagno, 1892, for Terminus, the healthy absinthe

French lithograph poster by Tamagno, 1892, for Terminus, the healthy absinthe
ABSINTHE POSTER, 1892. French lithograph poster by Tamagno, 1892, for Terminus, the healthy absinthe. Tamagno used, without permission

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: An absinthe drinker in a Paris caf

An absinthe drinker in a Paris caf
ABSINTHE, 1887. An absinthe drinker in a Paris caf

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Who sit at the little marble tables, drink absinthe, and are invariably decorated

Who sit at the little marble tables, drink absinthe, and are invariably decorated
FRENCH CAFÉ, 19th CENTURY. Who sit at the little marble tables, drink absinthe, and are invariably decorated. Wood engraving by Henry Wolf (1852-1916)

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: A view of the Old Absinthe House on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville Streets in New Orleans

A view of the Old Absinthe House on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS: BAR, c1905. A view of the Old Absinthe House on the corner of Bourbon and Bienville Streets in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed c1905

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Advertisement sign for absinthe Mugnier, 1895

Advertisement sign for absinthe Mugnier, 1895
" Advertisement sign for absinthe " Mugnier", 1895. Engraving."

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe equals fame, money, women

Absinthe equals fame, money, women
Fame, wealth, love... all for the price of an absinthe. Date: 1908

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: French women drinking at a bar, 1906

French women drinking at a bar, 1906
A lively bar scene with two women discussing their intake of absinthe. Date: 1906

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Three Absinthe Drinkers

Three Absinthe Drinkers
Three absinthe drinkers sit quietly absorbed in their own thoughts in a Paris cafe, specifically the CafÚáñu Helder. 1889

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe drinkers in a Paris cafe

Absinthe drinkers in a Paris cafe
Absinthe drinkers (Verlaine and his companions) in a Paris cafe. Date: 1907

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Mademoiselle Absinthe

Mademoiselle Absinthe
Mlle Absinthe - one of the beauties at the International Casino, New York, 1937 Date: 1937

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Rue Bab-Azoun - Algiers, Algeria

Rue Bab-Azoun - Algiers, Algeria
A wonderful view of the Rue Bab-Azoun in Algiers, Algeria. Some of the advertisements n the side of the street and buildings are for Absinthe, Chocolat Menier, Au Bon Marche and Suchard

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Social / During Strike

Social / During Strike
During the electricians strike, Parisians in La Place Clichy drink by candlelight

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Don t Drop the Absinthe

Don t Drop the Absinthe
Six sous worth of absinthe and a sou of bread - and don t drop the bottle!

Background imageAbsinthe Collection: Absinthe Showcard

Absinthe Showcard
Showcard for Absinthe Neyret Arnaud




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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.