Elegant with an Absinthe Glass
Henri Somm captures the essence of Parisian chic in this rapid, energetic sketch of a fashionable lady enjoying a glass of absinthe. Dressed in the height of 1880s fashion with a dramatic bustle and an oversized hat, she looks poised yet casual as she holds her drink. Somm was a prolific illustrator known for documenting the daily life and distinct characters of the French Third Republic with witty, loose lines. The drink she holds—absinthe—was a controversial bohemian favorite often called the 'Green Fairy,' making this elegant figure a fascinating mix of high society style and risky indulgence.
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