The Absinth Drinker 1908

"The Absinth Drinker" is a painting by Swiss artist Albrecht Anker, created in 1908. Anker, known for his realistic depictions of rural life, portrays a solitary man in a dimly lit interior. The man, dressed in simple attire and wearing a black cap, sits at a table with a glass of absinthe, a popular alcoholic beverage at the time. The painting captures the melancholic atmosphere associated with absinthe consumption and the loneliness of the individual. The detail of the man's hand reaching towards the viewer adds a sense of intimacy and invites contemplation of his inner thoughts.