Absinth Art

Absinth and artist have always gotten along fine (it's with those prohibitionist the green fairy has trouble with), this relationship has given mankind true works of art.

Absinth art, produced by artist who consumed it: Van Gogh has true masterpieces that portray Absinth, also Degas pictures the pub scene with his unique style. Jean Francois Rafaeli has become immortal from his skillful use of his paintbrush, depicting what was a natural scene, two Absinth drinkers. Poets like Ernest Dawson fell into the Green Fairy's charms. Some of his work is even about Absinth drinking. Oscar Wilde is well known for his relationship with the fairy. He even said about Absinth; "If he didn't drink, he would be somebody else. Personality must be accepted for what it is. You mustn't mind that a poet is a drunk, rather that drunks are not always poets.". Albert Maignan portrayed the precise moment when the green fairy was inspiring him. Most of these works of art can be purchased as reproductions. We are only left guessing, what works of art were truly inspired by Absinth, Mark Twain is said to had a special fondness to it as well as many others.

Absinth art from producers, like publicity posters from the belle epoque. You can find real collectors items, this period had very classy posters. French posters are sensual and beautiful. The artists themselves that were hired to create the posters are often famous as well. What many posters present gives an idea of what the drink meant to many, as the famous poster of the nude girl lifting Absinth up high, as in a mystical ritual making an offering to the gods. Others portray the prototype of a lady and a gentleman, softly drinking the elixir. The renewed Italian artist Capello Leonetto, father of modern advertising has a beautiful creation, where the fairy in not a fairy, but a green mischievous devil. The colors and quality in some reproductions are very nice. You can find posters ranging form $4 dollars to a hundred, depending on size and availability. The same images can also be found on pins, t-shirts and almost any kind of merchandise -even underwear. Also, there are a lot of collectors items, like Absinth spoons that are considered exquisite works of art.

Absinth art that portray the fairy. Many modern artists and marketers are exploiting the green fairy's comeback. Beautiful depictions of fairies are produced, that will certainly become classic items in years to come. A modern variation of the fairy is a green butterfly, and the term "In the green" is becoming another Absinth word only the fans understand truly.