La Fee Verte

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 A poster advertising what appears to be a celebration of 'The green fairy'.  Beloved by 19th century artists, writers and bohemians alike, she drove them crazy  Absinthe, a highly alcoholic spirit, (90–148 proof) earned its name due to its rich green hue and has long been associated with hallucinogenic effects. The streets of Paris were said to come alive every evening once the green fairy began to flow freely.

Some of the more famous absinthe drinkers that are commonly recognised today are; Vincent Van Gough, Ernest Hemingway, Oscar Wilde, Pablo Picasso, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Edouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Paul Verlaine and Paul Gauguin,

Absinthe in Montmartre at the Musée de Montmartre April to June 2008, a striking green and blue poster with yellow and white accents that will be the talking point of any room.

Condition: A

This poster has been hand signed by the artist

Unfortunately this poster has sold. If you would love to own it we would be happy to source another for you. Please don't hesitate to contact us

Artist: Quarez

Year: 2008

Dimensions: W 40cm x H 60cm

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