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Dutch peasant in cap with a tobacco pipe at a tavern table. 1803 (engraving)
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Dutch peasant in cap with a tobacco pipe at a tavern table. 1803 (engraving)
7233033 Dutch peasant in cap with a tobacco pipe at a tavern table. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch peasant in cap with a tobacco pipe at a tavern table. Peasant with a Pipe, 17th century. Copperplate engraving by David Deuchar after an original by Adriaen van Ostade from A Collection of Etchings after the most Eminent Masters of the Dutch and Flemish Schools, Edinburgh, 1803.); © Florilegius
Media ID 25210548
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Agricultural Scene Ashtray Bars Cafe Cafes Ethnicity Flemish Artist Paesants Peasant Type Peasants Pipe Smoking Pipes Smoker Smokers Smoking Addiction Street Cafe Taverns Tobacco Tobacco Packet Benelux Countries C European Economic Community C European Union Circa 1600 Dutch Netherlands Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Ethnography Flemish Art Hollander Hollanders Inhabitant Netherland Netherlands Holland Dutch Seventeeth Century Societies The Netherland
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This engraving, titled "Dutch peasant in cap with a tobacco pipe at a tavern table" transports us back to the 17th century Netherlands. The image depicts a humble Dutch peasant, wearing a traditional cap and puffing on his tobacco pipe, seated at a rustic tavern table. Created by David Deuchar in 1803, this copperplate engraving is based on an original artwork by Adriaen van Ostade. The scene exudes an air of simplicity and authenticity, capturing the essence of everyday life during that era. The peasant's weathered face tells stories of hard work and resilience, while his relaxed posture suggests he has found solace in this momentary respite from labor. The presence of the tobacco pipe adds another layer to the narrative. Smoking was not only prevalent but also deeply ingrained within Dutch culture during this time period. It symbolized relaxation, contemplation, and camaraderie among friends gathered at taverns like these. Through this print, we are transported to an era where pubs and cafes served as social hubs for communities to come together over drinks and conversations. The ashtray on the table serves as evidence of countless pipes being lit up in these establishments. This enchanting piece of Flemish art offers us a glimpse into history while reminding us of our shared human experiences across centuries – finding comfort in simple pleasures amidst life's challenges.
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