Absinthe transfixes a young beauty in Privat Livemont’s “Absinthe Robette.” The late 19th-century absinthe craze coincided with the popularity of large lithographic posters as advertisements and independent works of art. Created in 1896 and considered to be Livemont’s masterpiece, the work drew immediate acclaim for its remarkable design and sheer, subtle shades of green. This iconic Art Nouveau image has spawned millions of reproductions, and the original is the absinthe poster most coveted by collectors.
In Privat Livemont’s exceptionally colored, detailed posters, beautiful women hold glasses of absinthe aloft as though receiving a sacred elixir from the gods. The Belgian artist was renowned for his absinthe-themed Art Nouveau advertisements. Originally a painter, his career took an unanticipated turn when a poster he designed won first prize prompting his to learn lithography. Livemont's (1861 – 1936) iconic works are displayed in museums and galleries worldwide.
Poster is made of 50% recycled fiber.
Posted on: 10/13/2011
4.0Great poster and frame, cheap plexiglass
By Nancy
from Owensboro, KY
- Attractive Frame Design
- Nice Workmanship
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Not as Expected
- Plexiglass not real glass
- Poor Quality Material
- Age:
- 50 – 54
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Bar
Posted on: 9/17/2011
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- Great Quality Paper
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Decoration
- Fill Wall Space
- Inspiration
- Age:
- 25 – 29
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Dining Room
Posted on: 6/5/2011
5.0Great Art Nouveau Poster
By Bashfulbk
from Corte Madera, CA
- Great Quality Paper
- Perfect Size
- Visually Appealing
- Age:
- 60 – 64
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Bedroom
By Ashley V
from Alamogordo, NM
- Great Quality Paper
- Perfect Size
- Vibrant Colors
- Visually Appealing
- Vivid Detail
- Age:
- 25 – 29
- Gender:
- Female
- Display Location:
- Living Room