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A Man Smoking a Clay Pipe, (oil on canvas)
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A Man Smoking a Clay Pipe, (oil on canvas)
659374 A Man Smoking a Clay Pipe, (oil on canvas) by Cossiers, Jan (1600-71); 59x46.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Man Smoking a Clay Pipe. Attributed to Jan Cossiers (1600-1671). Oil on canvas. 59 x 46.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 23674066
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
072012upload Artist Flemish Attributed To Aversion Behaviour Black Color Black Colour Blowing Brown Brown Hair Brunette Bust Length Clay Pipe Dark Hair Facial Hair Flemish Artist Head Turned Looking Away Old Master Paintings Old Masters One Man Only Orange Orange Coloured Outer Garment Quarter Length Smoking Requisite Temperament Using Hands Worried Worry Worrying Bearded Ethnic Origin Headwear Portrait Style Portraiture
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This print captures the essence of a man lost in thought as he smokes his clay pipe. The oil on canvas painting, attributed to Jan Cossiers, showcases the artist's mastery in capturing human emotions and expressions. In this close-up portrait style image, we see a quarter-length view of the man's head and shoulders. His brown hair frames his face while he looks away, deep in contemplation. The black background adds an air of mystery to the scene, emphasizing the subject's introspection. The bearded man wears a jacket that hints at his European origins. His worried expression suggests a certain aversion or concern about something unseen by viewers. With his head turned slightly and one hand holding the clay pipe delicately between his fingers, he exudes an air of sophistication and refinement. The use of color is striking in this piece; from the dark hues of his hair and jacket to the orange-colored clay pipe contrasting against it all. This seventeenth-century artwork transports us back in time, allowing us to witness not only fine art but also cultural practices like smoking requisites during that era. Overall, this portrait offers a glimpse into both artistic skill and historical context. It serves as a testament to Cossiers' talent as well as providing insight into life during this period through its depiction of clothing styles and social behaviors.
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