An early advertisement for Absinthe. “Bitter Oriental Absinthe” is a captivating Art Nouveau poster created by Henri Privat-Livemont, a renowned Belgian artist, in the late 19th to early 20th century. This artwork, designed as an advertisement for absinthe, epitomizes the opulence and allure of the Belle Époque period.

Henri Privat-Livemont (1861-1936) was an artist born in Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium. He is best known for his Art Nouveau posters. From 1883 to 1889, he worked and studied in the studios of Lemaire, Lavastre & Duvignaud. He, with Lemaire, created the decor of the Theatre Francais as well as the Hotel de Ville, Paris. He later moved back to Brussels, and worked on theaters and casinos there.
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