The Absinthe Drinker
Edgar Degas painted The Absinthe Drinker in 1875, and it remains one of the most striking studies of quiet urban isolation ever put to canvas. A woman stares blankly into her glass while a weathered man slumps beside her, the two of them worlds apart despite sharing a table. Muted greens, ochre, gray, dark brown, and soft cream tones fill the cafe scene with a hushed, melancholic mood that feels both timeless and startlingly modern.
This print brings that same contemplative stillness into a living room art wall, a quiet office decor corner, or even a moody man cave decor setup where a touch of vintage gravity feels right at home. It also works beautifully in bedroom decor for anyone drawn to introspective, story-rich wall art, and makes a thoughtful strong woman gift for admirers of Impressionist masters like Degas and Edward Hopper, whose Nighthawks shares this same sense of solitary contemplation.
- Printed on premium 330gsm archival-grade, acid-free cotton rag paper with a hot press smooth matte finish for luxurious texture and vibrant color accuracy
- Available in multiple finishes: Archival Matte, Cold Press, Semi-Gloss, Metallic, Glossy, or Somerset Velvet
- Rolled packaging or framed options with Black, White, or Oak wood frames (frame width 0.88"/2cm, depth 1.13"/3cm), ready to hang with shatterproof perspex
- Fade-resistant aqueous pigment inks ensure vibrant color reproduction for over 100 years
Colors may vary slightly from your screen; prints appear more vibrant in person.
Ships from the US within 1-3 business days. Delivery to US: 3-7 days. International (EU/UK/other): dispatched within 3-5 days.
Custom sizes available upon request - just message us.
We love bringing these quiet, human moments from art history onto walls where they can be lived with and noticed anew each day.
FRAMED AND UNFRAMED PRINTS
FRAMED PRINTS
Our solid wood frames measure 0.875" on the front face with a 1.125" depth, available in three finishes: oak, black and white. Each frame is fitted with optical-grade clear acrylic that protects the artwork without colour distortion, and arrives with hanging hardware installed - ready to hang.
UNFRAMED PRINTS
Our posters are printed on 330gsm hot press smooth matte fine art paper - archival-grade, acid-free, 100% cotton rag. Fade-resistant pigment inks render every detail pin-sharp and keep colours vibrant for over 100 years. Prints ship rolled in protective packaging.
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US orders always ship free with tracking.
International delivery: UK, EU $9.99 - Italy, Belgium and non-EU Europe $14.99 - Switzerland $19.99 - Canada $19.90 - Australia and New Zealand from $29.90 - everywhere else $24.99. Every order is tracked.
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Delivery time for EU orders is 2-7 business days. ( + order processing time )
Delivery time for international orders is 5-11 business days. ( + order processing time )
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