Louis Emile Benassit

French, 1833 - 1902

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This is a drawing of a scene featuring skeletons and distressed people. A ghostly figure in white hovers in a chaotic street setting. In the foreground, individuals are collapsed, with one on the ground and another holding a crucifix. Skulls are shown, one being used as a pouring vessel. The backdrop includes an alleyway with fading walls, and a figure seems to be falling off a building. Shadows and texture contribute to the unease, along with the somber appearances of the individuals.
Louis Emile Benassit, L'Absinthe!, 1862, lithograph on chine collé, Given by Art Information Volunteers and Friends in Honor of Christopher B. With, 2010.75.2

L'Absinthe!

Louis Emile Benassit · 1862 · lithograph on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2010.75.2