Audino Suppression de L'Absinthe

Audino's "Suppression de L'Absinthe" — France, 1915.

This poster presents absinthe as a social menace worthy of ritual destruction. The Green Fairy burns at the stake like a witch, watched by soldiers, husbands, merchants, and townspeople whose relief is palpable. Overhead, a purified angel hovers near the Alps, suggesting Switzerland's moral victory. The image responds to the 1908 Swiss referendum that banned absinthe following the notorious Lanfray murders, when a laborer killed his family in an alcohol-fueled rage. By 1915, when artist Audino created this work, France remained divided on the question. This poster urges French lawmakers to fol

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 (Audino)