Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho)

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Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho)

8660525 Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 35. Then there is the enthusiast. "Tobacco, my boy! The absolute soul of the universe! Why it's wife, child, board, lodging and washing to me! I'm inventing a typewriter; a typewriter, old chap, to be put upon the market at one-and-nine. There's millions in it! Millions! But do you think I could have conceived such a stupendous idea without the aid of tobacco? Don't you believe it! I shall call it the Nikkoteen! By-the-bye, you don't happen to know a capitalist with a few spare thousands, do you?" Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards with the title Votaries of the Weed, issued by Gallaher in 1916.); © Look and Learn

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This vibrant and whimsical colour lithograph titled "Votaries of the Weed No 35" by Joseph Clayton Clarke (Kyd) captures a humorous and satirical scene from early 20th century England. The image depicts an enthusiastic man extolling the virtues of tobacco to his companion, claiming it to be the "absolute soul of the universe" and attributing his creative ideas to its influence. The man in the illustration is portrayed as a fervent devotee of tobacco, seeing it as essential for his daily life and even crediting it with inspiring his invention of a typewriter called the Nikkoteen. His animated gestures and exaggerated expressions add a sense of playfulness to the artwork, inviting viewers into this quirky moment between friends. Created as part of a set of cigarette cards titled Votaries of the Weed issued by Gallaher in 1916, this print offers a glimpse into popular culture and social attitudes towards smoking during that time. With its vivid colours and detailed composition, this piece serves as both a historical artifact and a lighthearted commentary on human eccentricities. Whether displayed in a private collection or shared in public exhibitions, this charming artwork continues to entertain audiences with its witty portrayal of tobacco enthusiasts from days gone by.

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