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A Smoker Leaning on a Table, 1643 (oil on canvas)
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A Smoker Leaning on a Table, 1643 (oil on canvas)
XIR231530 A Smoker Leaning on a Table, 1643 (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 39x30.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Fumeur accoude a une table; ); Flemish, out of copyright
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In this oil on canvas painting titled "A Smoker Leaning on a Table" created by the Flemish artist David Teniers the Younger in 1643, we are transported to an inn or tavern setting. The scene depicts a male figure seated at a table, engrossed in his own world of smoke and contemplation. The composition is rich with details that bring the viewer into the intimate interior space. The smoker leans casually on the table, his pipe held delicately between his fingers as he takes a momentary pause from puffing out thick clouds of smoke. A tankard sits nearby, perhaps filled with ale or another libation that adds to the atmosphere of relaxation and indulgence. Teniers masterfully captures not only the physical likeness but also conveys a sense of character through subtle facial expressions and body language. We can almost feel the weight of time passing as we observe this solitary figure lost in thought. This print, measuring 39x30.5 cm, is housed at Louvre Museum in Paris, France. It offers us an opportunity to appreciate Teniers' skillful brushwork and ability to capture everyday scenes with remarkable realism. Whether you are drawn to its historical context or simply intrigued by its atmospheric charm, this artwork invites you to step back in time and immerse yourself in an age-old ritual – one man's quiet reflection amidst the haze of tobacco smoke.
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