The absinthe drinker 1901

"The Absinthe Drinker" is a painting by Pablo Picasso created in 1901, depicting a solitary figure in a dimly lit setting. The subject, likely a woman, holds her hand to her cheek, her expression melancholic as she stares off into the distance. The green absinthe glass and cigarette on the table underscore the themes of solitude and alienation explored by Picasso in his early Blue Period. The dark tones and simplified forms, characteristic of this period, create a sense of unease and emotional depth.