ART-017 John Pacovsky — "Auguste Rodin: Inspired by The Thinker" Absente Campaign, Michel Roux Provenance, 36" × 28"

A rare and historically significant original acrylic illustration painting — "Auguste Rodin: Inspired by The Thinker" by John Pacovsky (American, born 1950), created for the Absente liqueur advertising campaign and published in the book Absente: Images and Taste of the Green Fairy (Absente V LLC, 2008). Signed lower right. With extraordinary provenance from the estate of Michel Roux (1940–2019) — the visionary marketer who built the Absolut Vodka art campaign into one of the most celebrated intersections of fine art and advertising in history.

The provenance alone makes this piece exceptional. Michel Roux was the architect of the Absolut Vodka artist series — the man personally responsible for commissioning works from Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Edward Ruscha, and dozens of other major artists. A work from his personal collection carries the ultimate stamp of authority for anyone collecting advertising art, spirits ephemera, or the Absolut canon.

The Painting:

A surreal still life featuring an absinthe bottle with a fairy perched atop its neck and a miniature figure of Rodin's The Thinker seated on a glass of absinthe — set against a dark, minimalist background that emphasizes reflective surfaces and intricate details. A sophisticated blend of classical sculpture, surrealism, and spirits iconography.

Work Details:

• Artist: John Pacovsky (American, b. 1950)
• Title: Auguste Rodin: Inspired by The Thinker
• Medium: Original acrylic illustration painting on canvas
• Work Size: 36" × 28"
• Framed Size: 41" × 32.5" × 1.5"
• Signed: Lower right
• Frame: Silvered frame
• Published in: Absente: Images and Taste of the Green Fairy, Absente V LLC, 2008

Provenance:

Michel Roux (1940–2019) — Absolut Vodka's visionary marketer and the creative force behind the legendary Absolut art campaign. Estate fresh to market.

Condition:

Good overall condition with mild surface wear. Frame exhibits mild storage wear to edges and corners.