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Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving)
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Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving)
2836291 Tobacco Leaves No. 1, pub. 1851 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22990072
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cigarettes Cigars Clay Pipe Drug Dustmen Gent Gentleman Gentlemen Habit Narcotics Nicotine Outcasts Pipes Puff Puffing Sweeps Tobacco
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Tobacco Leaves No. 1 - A Satirical Glimpse into the Smoking Culture of the 19th Century
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. This hand-coloured engraving, created by George Cruikshank in 1851, offers a fascinating insight into the world of tobacco consumption during that era. The artwork, now part of a private collection known as The Stapleton Collection, captures the essence of an anti-smoking campaign through its clever caricatures and witty satire. In this scene, we see a diverse group of individuals indulging in their smoking habits. A gentleman and a female companion are depicted puffing on clay pipes while surrounded by other men who share their passion for tobacco. Among them are dustmen, outcasts, and sweeps - members of society often associated with vices such as nicotine addiction. Cruikshank's illustration serves as both entertainment and social commentary. Through exaggerated features and comical expressions, he highlights the addictive nature of smoking while subtly criticizing those who engage in this habit. The artist's attention to detail is evident in his portrayal of various smoking paraphernalia including cigars and cigarettes alongside traditional clay pipes. This eclectic mix emphasizes how prevalent tobacco use was across different social classes at that time. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection today, it reminds us not only of historical attitudes towards smoking but also raises questions about our own relationship with substances deemed harmful to health.
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