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Les femmes à l'absinthe (Women with Absinthe)

Paul Edouard Crébassa

1894

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Les femmes à l'absinthe (Women with Absinthe) is a 1894 ink by Paul Edouard Crébassa, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Edouard Crébassa
When & what style?: 1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This lithograph depicts two women sitting at a table, engaged in conversation. The woman on the left wears a dark dress and hat, while the woman on the right is dressed in white. A glass of absinthe sits on the table between them. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with a window in the background that allows a sliver of light to enter. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, as the women seem lost in thought. The use of blue-black ink on heavy japan paper adds a sense of depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the world of lithography.