At Gennelle, Absinthe Drinker 1886

"At Gennelle, Absinthe Drinker," painted in 1886 by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, depicts a woman in a cafe setting. This painting exemplifies Lautrec's fascination with the Parisian nightlife and its inhabitants, particularly those on the fringes of society. His bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors capture the raw energy of the scene, highlighting the woman's somber expression as she contemplates her glass of absinthe, a popular drink among artists and bohemians in the late 19th century. The composition's intimacy and the woman's introspective gaze invite viewers to contemplate the complexities of her inner world.