Prohibition Poster

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Treat yourself to the legendary poster, restored to its original beauty, for the ban on absinthe in Switzerland "La Fin de la Fée Verte" (The end of absinthe) by Gantner. It appeared in October 1910 in the Geneva satire magazine "Guguss".

This drawing by Albert Gantner appeared in the "Guguss" October 1910 "The end of the absinthe Gentlemen is near" announces the poster with a scene of a figure in the clothing of the Blue Cross, a Bible in one hand and with the other points to the fateful hour of the new law coming into effect on October 7, 1910 at midnight. At his feet is the Green Fairy a dagger in her heart with the images of the Blue Cross surrounded by mourning wreaths called Geneva and Neuchâtel, the only two Swiss cantons that rejected the ban.

This print has been restored to its original full detail and full color, Belle Époque appearance. Compare to posters of this subject which are from the low-res original source.

Image is 11" x 17"

Printed on 160 GSM gloss, high quality photo stock

Print is shipped rolled, First Class in poster tube/box

Image and colors may vary slightly from example photo due to monitor settings

Made in the USA

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