Pierre-Henri Gelis-Didot Absinthe Parisienne

Pierre-Henri Gelis-Didot's "Absinthe Parisienne" — France, 1896.

French advertising of the 1890s drew liberally from popular culture and theatrical tradition. Here, the charlatan Diafoirus—a stock figure from Molière's 1673 comedy *Le Malade Imaginaire*—appears as the fool, his hand stayed by an alluring Green Fairy who brandishes a generous glass of absinthe. The composition cleverly inverts the typical endorsement: rather than selling through persuasion, the poster suggests the product needs no intermediary, no quack's recommendation. The caption drives home the point: "So drink and you'll see afterwards." In the hands of artists Pierre-Henri Gelis-Didot

Perfect for a home bar, bar cart, kitchen, or dining room — a great gift for cocktail lovers, mixologists, and vintage poster collectors.

• Museum-quality giclée print on archival matte paper

• Sizes: 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 18x24, 24x36 in

• Frame not included · Colors may vary slightly by screen

• Original artwork is in the public domain (Pierre-Henri Gelis-Didot)