Dire qu'il y a des gens qui boivent de l'absinthe ...

Dire qu'il y a des gens qui boivent de l'absinthe ...

Honoré Daumier

1864

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see two men talking, one holding a bottle and the other a glass. They have distinct faces and expressions. Their conversation seems casual, but it reveals a lot about the social scene. The men are likely discussing absinthe, a popular drink at the time. This scene gives us a glimpse into 19th-century social life and drinking culture. Check out the work of artist: Daumier, Honoré, to see more of his commentary on everyday life.

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