*** About the Still Life with Absinthe: Created in 1887 during van Gogh’s time in Paris, this artwork reflects the artist’s experiments with color theory and light, characteristic of his post-impressionistic period. Moving away from the darker tones of his early works, van Gogh adopted brighter, more vibrant hues that interact dynamically across the canvas, capturing the fleeting effects of light with bold, expressive brushwork. The painting tells the story of Parisian café culture, a scene fascinated by van Gogh, highlighting the paradoxical loneliness found within crowded spaces. Currently, "Still Life with Absinthe" can be viewed at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, providing insight into the artist’s life in Paris and his continuing influence on modern art.