The Absinthe Drinker, painted by Édouard Manet in 1859, is a significant work of the Realism art movement. The painting portrays a solitary figure, a man sitting at a café table, engrossed in his own thoughts while holding a glass of absinthe. The scene depicts the gritty reality of urban life, capturing the somber atmosphere and the alienation experienced by individuals in a rapidly changing society. The Absinthe Drinker reflects the social concerns of the time, addressing themes of addiction, isolation, and the struggles of everyday existence. With its unflinching portrayal of a marginalized individual, the painting epitomizes the Realist approach of presenting life as it is, unadorned by idealism or romanticism.