Smokers Collection (page 14)

Winter Landscape (oil on canvas)
BAL14105 Winter Landscape (oil on canvas) by Verburgh, Rutger (b.1678); Alan Jacobs Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Crete - Cretan Turks smoking Nargile Pipes. Date: circa 1902

Turkish Cafe and patrons, Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish Cafe and patrons, some of whom are smoking hookah or nargile pipes - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1910s

Discussion on merits of Smoking for Health reasons
First Johnnie: " Aw -why do you make your own cigarettes?" Second Ditto: " My-aw-doctor ordered me some light exercise." Date: 1894

Picture No. 10899381
Cuban Woman Date:

Smoking, Smokers, Pipe, 19th Century, Hungary, Caucasian, Europe, Liszt Gourmet Archive, Man, Coach, Smoky Tobacco, Pollution, Indoors

Women smoking secretly, 1890s artwork C017 / 6885
Women smoking secretly, historical artwork. Smoking was popularised in Europe in the 1580s and 1590s when tobacco was brought back from the Americas by Sir Walter Raleigh

BUERO VALLEJO, Antonio (1916-2000). Spanish playwright

The Smokers Promenade
Smoking is the consolation of the universal nation; From the hovel to the palace, All enjoy tobaccos solace. People smoking cigars, pipes and cigarettes Date: 1876

Capital Cigars Prime Tobacco
Tobacco Jack. Capital Cigars Prime Tobacco. A man made out of smoking equipment such as cigars, cigarettes and pipes. Date: 1875

Elderly man smoking

Stylish Table Setting
An idea for setting out your table ready for your bridge or card party. The candle may be left lit for the use of smokers. Date: 1930s

Cigarette Accessories

Abdulla advertisement
A young lady named Claudia reclines in a sofa, smoking an Abdullas cigarette. The poem underneath (F. R. Holmes) engages with one of the political questions of the day

1850s woman smoking - flouting convention
A charming water colour of an early female smoker, very much a flouter of the conventions of her day. Date: 1850s

Moorish Algerian Women smoking
Two Moorish Algerian women smoking cigarettes

Port Said, Egypt - Arabian Cafe

Non-Smokers Attacked
When Austria imposes a tax on tobacco at Milano, Italy, many residents give up smoking in protest : the Austrians then attack those who refuse to smoke !

Victorian Smokers
A lady and gentleman enjoy the cosy companionship of a shared cigarette. Quite shocking considering its about 1880

German Pipe Smokers C18
Gentlemen drinking beer from tankards and smoking pipes at German court. A practical joker sets a bear cub onto a reveller, whose wig comes off!

Greenwich Smokers C19
Gentlemen (under the influence of white bait) enjoy a relaxing smoke by the Thames after a convivial meal in Greenwich

Grandville Smokers
He shows women smoking pipe and cigar, while their escort walks with his hands in a muff

Smoking / Pipes / Holland
The pleasures and pitfalls of smoking are illustrated in this picture of Dutch pipe smokers

Egyptian Storyteller
An Egyptian sha er (story- teller) with his accompanying musician, performing to an audience of smokers

Three Smokers 1926
Three elegant ladies smoke, while they admire their dresses by Doucet, Anna and Bernard

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"Through the Lens of Time: A Glimpse into the World of Smokers" Step back in time to 1928, where a captivating Gebrauchsgrafik illustration captures the essence of smokers. The image portrays elegance and sophistication, reminiscent of an era when smoking was seen as a fashionable pastime. In "My Favourite Model (Mrs David Wright)" by David Wright, we see a stunning woman holding a cigarette with grace and allure, and is evident that smoking was not only associated with style but also embraced by women who defied societal norms. However, it wasn't always smooth sailing for female smokers. In "No Smoking, Ladies, " we witness the struggle faced by women who desired to indulge in this habit freely. Despite these challenges, advertisements like the Craven A tennis ad encouraged ladies to embrace their right to smoke without hesitation. Gordon Conway's masterpiece "The Cigarette" delves deeper into the allure of smoking. This artwork captivates us with its mysterious aura and invites contemplation on why people choose to light up. As society evolved, so did attitudes towards smoking. The advert for Player's cigarettes encourages individuals to push boundaries and go beyond limits while enjoying their favorite vice. Art has long depicted scenes featuring smokers throughout history. From "Country Kermis, " an oil painting depicting jovial peasants puffing away at an inn in 1640, to "The Pilots, " a photogravure from 1893 showcasing two pilots sharing a pipe at bridge entrance - these artworks provide glimpses into different cultures' relationships with tobacco. Even renowned figures like Jean Cocteau found solace in cigarettes as they became symbols of rebellion and artistic expression during his lifetime. Whether you view smoking as an art form or simply partake occasionally, exploring these diverse representations allows us to understand how this habit has shaped our culture over centuries.